Controls Engineer

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Electrical Design

Collaborate with project manager and mechanical design engineer to develop a low-risk and robust machine design. Prototyping using overnight machined parts from our shop, or cardboard and duct tape, is strongly encouraged.
Participate in Risk Assessment and ensure OSHA safety standards are met.
Create electrical schematics and bill of materials to meet project requirements.
Interface with panel shop to ensure electrical panels meet project requirements.
Support assembly department by clarifying any design questions they may have.

Software Design

Create application design documentation/flow charts and lead software design reviews.
Program all software for unique projects with a variety of needs (PLC, HMI/SCADA, Servo, Robotics, Vision, Laser, etc.)

Start-up and Debug

Test and verify all electrical wiring for the entire system: safety circuit, IO, communications, etc.
Work with assembly and mechanical design engineer to ensure all mechanical setups and alignments are properly completed.
Debug and test all software to meet project requirements.
Work to ensure their machine requirements are fulfilled and they are satisfied.

Acceptance

Documentation

Qualifications:

Electrical schematic design and drafting using AutoCAD Electrical
PLC controls (primarily Allen Bradley CompactLogix & ControlLogix)
HMI (primarily Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE & ME and Ignition)
Servo Motion (primarily Allen Bradley servos)
Vision Inspection & Vision Guided motion (primarily Cognex VisionPro and InSight)
Robots: 6-axis & SCARA
Industrial instrumentation and PID loop control
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
2+ years of experience in a similar role