Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer is responsible for the complete automation package design including schematics, PLC, motion and programming The position is responsible for generating and managing electrical drawings and sketches required to effectively fabricate, install and/or commission customer defined systems. PLC selection and programming, maintaining / modifying drawings in support of our standard offerings, develop controls narratives and assist with developing operating manuals.

• Develop programming as needed for the projects: programming PLCs, HMIs, and Servo drives.
• Capable of setting functionality and communication with customer controls systems such as Ethercat, Profinet and Ethernet IP.
• Sizing Motors, Drives, and overloads.
• Familiar with Safety Controls and circuits. Calculate loads, fault current, and voltage drop.
• Perform final acceptance testing / checkouts, point-to-point checkout of electrical and control systems.
• Selection and sometimes the assembly of cable, cable trays, and conduit.
• Interface with customer to resolve discrepancies in specifications and drawings.
• Troubleshooting of field problems (fielding service questions from existing customer base, sales reps, and field service techs related to operation and troubleshooting of control systems).
• Develop and monitor schedule and cost on jobs that he/she is responsible.
• Review customer specifications and develop Automation package BOM and estimates for Sales and Aftermarket Parts.
• Work with Sales, Engineers and potential customers to determine optimal solutions for their applications.
• Estimate design and execution time and provide written narrative for sales proposals.
• Travel to customer/vendor locations as needed.
• Develop / maintain / modify drawings in support of our standard offerings and customer application.
• Implement Engineering Standards and tools.
• Autocad Electrical or EPLAN P8

Function: Engineering
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level