Lead Controls Engineer

Job Description

Note : This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Job Description

A Senior Controls Engineer uses their expertise in custom automation and precision machining to collaborate with a team of sales professionals, managers, designers, and builders to develop world-class automation systems.

These machines are custom-designed assembly, inspection, and test systems for industries requiring precise assembly of their components, including automotive, aerospace, defense, medical equipment, pharmaceutical, and industrial component manufacturers.

Job Duties :

• Design control systems for assigned projects under the direction of the Director of Engineering. This typically includes :
• Preparing control systems designs and creating drawings using AutoCAD, including power distribution, PLC, main and station panel layouts, console layouts, pneumatics, hydraulics, and instrumentation.
• Writing and documenting software.
• Reviewing and managing budgets and schedules. Collaborating with the Project Manager to develop cost estimates and release dates.
• Coordinating with the Controls Assembly Department during the build phases to provide efficient and timely solutions to problems.
• Leading and developing the Controls Design Department by mentoring Level I and Level II Controls Engineers, including facilitating formal and informal training on products and software.
• Developing preliminary project schedules.
• Debugging software post-power-up to develop the machine into a production-worthy system.
• Participating as a team member during the installation phase of the project.

Desired Hardware Competency :

• PLC : Allen Bradley (CompactLogix, ControlLogix, SLC 500, PLC 5, MicroLogix), Siemens (416), Square D (Symax 50).
• HMI : Allen Bradley (Panelview, Panelview Plus), Siemens (TP, OP Series).
• Communications : Allen Bradley (Ethernet I / P, ControlNet, DeviceNet), Siemens (Profibus).
• Variable Frequency Drives : Allen Bradley (Powerflex), SEW Eurodrive.
• Robotics : Denso, Epson, FANUC, Kuka, Kawasaki.
• Linear Actuators : Intelligent Actuator, Festo, Tolomatic, Rexroth.
• Servos : Allen Bradley (Kinetics 6000, SERCOS Servo Drive Interface), Yaskawa (SGDV, SGDH).
• Vision : Keyence, Panasonic, Cognex, DVT.
• Data Acquisition : Keithley (DAS-1400, DAS-1600, PIO-120).

Desired Software Competency :

• PLC : Allen Bradley (RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500), Siemens (Step 7, TIA Portal), Square D.
• HMI : Allen Bradley (FactoryTalk View Studio, RSView, PanelBuilder), Siemens (ProTool).
• Communications : Allen Bradley (RSNetworks, RSLinx, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet), Siemens (Profibus).
• Robotics : Adept V+, QuickBasic, Python, C++.
• Servos : Allen Bradley (Kinetics 6000), SEW (Motion Studio).
• Application Development : Visual Basic (v4.0, v5.0, v6.0), National Instruments LabWindows.

Required Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 7+ years’ experience in controls engineering related to custom automation.
• At least 3 years of design experience using AutoCAD software.

Supervisory Responsibility : This position will lead and develop Level I and Level II Controls Engineers in their group or department on a day-to-day basis.

Position Details :

• Full-time position, Monday through Friday, with 48 hours of work expected per week.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• Travel up to 20% or more per year.
3 days ago