Control Engineer

Experience: Programmable Logic Controllers like Rockwell or Allen Bradley, Machine Vision systems like Keyence or Cognex, Rockwell Control Logix and Kinetix, PLC configuration of industrial machinery in a lead position.

Primary Objective of Position

Design and implement custom industrial control systems from concept through delivery.

Technical Responsibilities

• Develop control concepts and set control direction on complex projects.
• Provide initial estimates of control system costs for quotations, based on an understanding of customer requirements. Cooperate with the Applications Engineering team to evaluate project feasibility
• Design cost-effective control systems for custom machinery, including hardware design, programming, safety analysis, and technical documentation.
• Analyze technical challenges and devise creative solutions by drawing on available resources.
• Provide guidance and support for shop personnel during the electrical assembly of control systems and machines.
• Lead and participate in control system debugging and provide on-site installation and training as required by project specifications.

Personal Responsibilities

• Work proactively and independently to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Motivate self and others in a positive and professional manner.
• Delegate appropriately to engineering support and shop personnel.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management regarding project status, resource requirements, and potential obstacles to success.
• Effectively communicate with customers, other employees and vendors to ensure that appropriate information is exchanged while working toward the goal of successful project completion.
• Lead project teams as required

Departmental Support and Development

• Keep current with new technology, engineering methods, and standards within the automation industry.
• Actively participate in ongoing process improvement by contributing to engineering standards, procedural audits, and project design reviews.
• Facilitate the professional development of self and colleagues by constructively sharing lessons learned through project successes and failures.
• Participate in training and mentoring of other employees as appropriate.

Essential Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a minimum of five years of relevant experience, or a related two-year post high school diploma/certificate and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Proficiency in the design of electrical control systems for industrial machinery, including power distribution, PLC configuration, and machine safety.
• Experience in preparing engineering documentation including Electrical Schematics, Bills of Material, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, and Operator and Maintenance Manuals.
• Extensive experience with Programmable Logic Controller programming on a variety of platforms.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and logical systems in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Expertise in Rockwell Automation ControlLogix family of programmable controllers.
• Thorough knowledge of standards relevant to industrial machinery, including NFPA79, UL508A, NEC, EN ISO 13849, and IEC/EN 62061.
• Proficiency in configuring, tuning, and programming servo-based motion control systems.
• Experience configuring and programming Industrial Robots.
• Understanding of computer networking, TCP/IP, and industrial Fieldbus architectures such as Ethernet I/P.
• Knowledge of concepts of modular programming as defined in ISA-88 and/or PackML.
• Experience with multiple IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart, and Instruction List).
• Experience with Electrical Engineering CAD programs, such as Solidworks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, ePlan, or similar product.
• Knowledge of GAMP principles and procedures.