Controls Engineer

Job Summary/Overview

The Controls Engineer supports and develops controls and electrical specifications for all new and existing equipment. This position is responsible for creating, modifying, and supporting PLC's, HMI's, and VFD's.

• Design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layout drawings, etc. using CAD.
• Design and interpret PLC code for customized material handling applications.
• Specify and verify controls requirements on new equipment and existing equipment retrofits including maintenance of accurate controls drawings and documentation.
• Perform PLC programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Partner with engineers regarding project accuracy, design, standards, and design documentation.
• Complete project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Create bills of materials that include control enclosure, components, and wire.
• Act as a technical resource for internal and external customers.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs.
• Create drawings from written and verbal specifications.
• Partner with production as a technical resource.
• Inspect shop panels for correct wiring and set up.
• Resolve any engineering issues as they arise in fabrication, assembly, and service.
• Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.
• Travel to customer sites to start up automated systems, to include adjustment/set-up of drives and control devices, point-to-point wire check out, check out of PLC code, etc. Travel up to 30%.

• A team player that seeks input from others and contributes to the team effort to achieve a common goal.
• Attention to detail. Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all areas involved.
• Ability to build relationships both internally and externally to support customer needs.
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to increase efficiency in a lean manufacturing environment as well as prevent negative impacts on the equipment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and approach tasks with a sense of urgency.
• Experience with Solid Works, AutoCAD and Enterprise Resource planning systems.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years' experience with electrical systems or manufacturing experience required.
• 2+ years' experience working with CAD Electrical required.