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Automation and Controls Engineer

Automation and Controls Engineer

Gulftech GroupEnglewood, CO, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Automation & Controls Engineer

Department : Engineering

Reports To : Engineering Manager

FLSA : Exempt

Status : Full Time

Schedule : Monday-Friday

Direct Reports : None

Location : Denver Tech Center (near Centennial airport)

Hybrid : Possibility of 2 days / wk at home

Who We Are

A multi-national well-established Original Equipment Manufacturer. Our brands have a long-standing and significant presence and brand recognition within their target markets and industries with a strong emphasis on total customer satisfaction.

The Gulftech International family of companies are the world’s recognized leaders in engineering, manufacturing, lease, sale and service of industrial food processing machinery. Our companies serve the largest food production and processing companies across the globe.

Job Summary

The Automation & Controls Engineer is responsible for creation, design, and change management of machine control and safety systems for food processing equipment in a washdown environment. Work includes design of PLC / PCB hardware and software, motor controls, pneumatic controls, vision system, cabling, interlock devices, wiring and networking components. Documentation requirements include creation and maintenance of schematics and compiled code.

Responsibilities

  • Always follow UL and CE safety design requirements and safeguard others’ safety
  • Responsible for researching, planning, and designing electrical control systems associated with food processing equipment and / or control system installations.
  • Motion and motor control hardware selection and PLC programming.
  • Interface PLC / HMI to building network (SCADA, TCP / IP, Profinet, etc).
  • Sensor selection and PLC programming.
  • PLC module selection and integration.
  • PCB layout, software and programming.
  • HMI design and integration to machine / customer network.
  • Coordinates activities involved in the fabrication, operation, applications, installation, and repair of electrical systems.
  • Programming responsibilities to include, but not limited to, the development, installation and maintenance of software systems on customer sites such as operating systems, development software, and communications programming
  • Consistently and accurately follow standard work procedures, policies, etc.
  • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally 20% of the time
  • Consistently achieve job and performance expectations efficiently, effectively, and on-time with little to no supervision or direction
  • Perform all other duties and assist with special projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technology required - from an ABET accredited Engineering program preferred
  • Knowledge of control panel design including HMI systems, VFD and servo motor systems, remote I / O, pneumatic controls, analog and digital I / O required
  • Experience with Power distribution design (DC, Single and Three Phase) required
  • Knowledge of Network Design and Configuration Ethernet TCP / IP Modbus UDP, Ethercat, RS485 required
  • Experience in data acquisition and evaluation using SQL, Azure, and MS PowerBI is a plus
  • Knowledge of Pneumatic Systems Design required
  • Experience with Process Instrumentation sensors and interlocking devices required
  • Project Management experience in new product design development and implementation
  • Experience with programming PC, PLC, and PCB using Structured Text, Ladder Logic, C, and C# required
  • Programming experience using TwinCAT, CODESYS, MS Visual Studio, and MPLab software
  • Use of Visio and / or other software packages for creation of system schematics preferred
  • Knowledge of HMI Design and Programming required
  • Optical sensor / camera and robotic systems experience is a plus
  • Must keep a valid US driver’s license
  • Must have, or be able to obtain, a passport for international travel

    • Benefits and Compensation

  • Medical (PPO & HSA options), dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Retirement - 401k
  • Retirement - Profit sharing
  • Free Life / AD&D Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Company cell phone
  • The pay range for this role begins at $116,000+ annually. Salary information is a general guideline only. Actual compensation considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, location, work experience, education, and key skills. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
  • Atlas Pacific is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, race, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation / gender identity), color, religion, national origin, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, family medical history or genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, or any other non-merit based factor or status protected by federal, state or local law.

    • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs .

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