Control Systems Engineer

IFP Motion Solutions Inc. is a growing motion control corporation. Our business spans four locations and brands. Our customers include industrial manufacturers, mobile integrators, and fluid power OEMs.

Combined with our knowledgeable sales team and expansive inventory, we can design, prototype, manufacture, or service any conceivable motion control system.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Summary :

IFP Motion Solutions Inc. is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join our talented team.

As a Control Systems Engineer you will be working with several of our customers designing and developing controls systems for different environments from off highway to industrial.

Control Systems Engineer responsibilities will include :

• Provides control systems design and development for systems of varied complexity.
• Develops and evaluates alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements.
• Design or modify electrical control enclosures and programs. Develops proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for PLCs and PCs.
• Interacts with customers to gain an understanding of their business environment. Defines scope, plans and deliverables for assigned work focused strongly on the customer.

Job Requirements :

• A minimum of a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited college / university or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in industrial controls and system integration with a strong focus on software design, programming, and control enclosure design.
• Has the ability to manage multiple tasks, have excellent attention to detail, and be willing and able to learn new technologies quickly.
• Has solid verbal and written communication skills. Works well as an individual and in a team and can successfully interact / work with customers at multiple levels of responsibility in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of NEC electric code NFPA 70 and 70E and safety systems.
• Experience with hydraulic circuits and hydraulic motion control, UL508A, and Rockwell SLC500 up to ControlLogix PLC Programming.
• Networking knowledge including any of the following- EtherNet / IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherCAT, Modbus, and variations of CAN.
• Practice with CoDeSys, Mobile PLC controllers, LabVIEW, PID loops & motion control tuning, along with HMI programming.
• Experience with Servo design, development and troubleshooting experience of advanced motion control systems including multi axis, database configuration and interfacing, and data acquisition experience.
• Knowledge in schematic design and panel layouts using AutoCAD or similar and Device Configuration such as VFD’s, PMW drivers, DC motor controls.
• Flexible schedules when and where possible, to minimize business interruption during planned or unplanned system modifications.
• Willingness to travel for field support. Typically, less than 10%.

Additional Beneficial Skills :

• Experience with battery and drive systems for off highway use.
• Practice in vision systems, along with robot and telematics.

Benefits :

Starting wage commensurate with the experience level of the candidate. Enjoy a rewarding work environment and competitive benefits, including 401(k) and Profit Sharing with financial advisor support, medical, dental, vision plans, life and pet insurance, wellness program, and fitness club subsidies.

About IFP :

IFP Motion Solutions Inc. is a growing motion control corporation headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our business spans 13 states with four physical locations : Cedar Rapids, Minneapolis, Houston, and Kansas City.

It employs 150+ team members across : Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, Hydraulic Repair, Field Service, Warehouse & Distribution, Customer Service, Purchasing, Accounting, Marketing, and Sales.

Our locations collaborate to serve a unique blend of manufacturing, repair & refurbishing, design engineering, and components distribution.

Our customers include industrial manufacturers, mobile integrations, and fluid power OEMs. Combined with our knowledgeable sales team and expansive inventory, we can design, prototype, manufacture, or service any conceivable motion control system.

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