We are hiring for a couple of Senior Controls Engineer roles, including 1 manufacturing plant and 1 for machine controls design. One position includes extensive capital projects/ project management. Please indicate the role you are interested in when applying.
Position #1:
Senior Controls Engineer
Manufacturing
The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining systems that support both hardware and software aspects of motion control, SCADA, and automation projects. This role will collaborate closely with the maintenance and operations teams to enhance safety protocols, minimize downtime, and drive business advancement through modernization and digitization initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Solve complex control engineering challenges and program using IEC 61131-3 languages within Rockwell Automation and Siemens toolsets.
- Provide support for businesses and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to fix root-cause issues, reduce downtime, and improve safety.
- Design, select, manage, program, and commission automation equipment to enhance existing systems, including PLC programming and interfacing with HMI, MES, and SQL database systems.
- Enable internal and external partners to understand design standards, implementation strategies, and best practices, while maintaining proper documentation.
- Identify opportunities to increase safety, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve quality.
- Mentor and train others to improve safety, lower downtime, and expand off-hour support resources.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or commensurate experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience with automation and control systems design.
- High level of proficiency working with PLC Hardware, PLC programming, automation controls, and Control Systems
- Ability to contribute on large scale projects.
- Knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A).
- Knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI B11/RIA 15, OSHA).
- Good working knowledge of CAD for updating and creating electrical drawings.
- Applicable knowledge of HMI and programming languages.
- US Citizen or Green Card Holder
Desired Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in full-cycle project management of CapEx projects
- Eight plus years of professional experience with automation and control systems design.
- Experience with multiple PLC languages.
- Experience in Power Systems and Power Electronics.
- Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives
- Heavy Industrial or similar industrial experience.
- Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet networks, Wireless Networks, and field bus networking.
- Experience with motion control systems consisting of motors, drives, and encoders.
- Knowledge of cyber-security protocols and methods to ensure systems are secure and protected.
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Position #2
Senior Controls Engineer (Machine Controls Design)
Hybrid/Remote work possible:
- Larger cities within reasonable driving distance are all considered options
- Candidate would need to be willing to travel to corporate and customer sites as needed but travel will be fairly limited after initial weeks of onboarding
- Activities that would typically demand on site support are commissioning and testing of controls/electrical designs said candidate developed
Requirements:
- OEM level electrical/controls design and development
- This is considered front end experience vs. end user experience
- Experience with ground up controls strategy and program development per defined performance requirements of automated systems
- Material handling equipment is nice, but we can entertain experience in all forms of equipment automation (again OEM, not end user)
- Ability to train less experienced Controls Engineers, and Controls Technicians
JOB SUMMARY: Controls Engineers collaborate with customers and internal team members to execute control system development on schedule, based on a thorough understanding of mechanical and electrical technical specifications. They are capable of working independently, working on longer term projects under supervision, conducting testing, troubleshooting, and collaborating with technical or non-technical colleagues through project execution as needed. The individual in this role will interact with all phases of the New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle including up front design definition, supporting production builds, creating BOM’s and drawings, as well as supporting new products in the field with technical support as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Design and document company products using systems such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPlan, Studio 5000, and more
- Program HMIs and PLCs to accomplish specific material handling automation project objectives
- Create bills of material and routings for use in cost estimates and manufacturing
- Create and/or guide other technical team members in authoring owner’s manuals, test procedures, and other engineering deliverables as required
- Perform engineering computations and analysis for sizing controls hardware
- Maintain and update project documentation, including design specifications, progress reports, and technical deliverables
- Partner with cross functional peers to conduct prototype testing and development
- Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This role has no direct reporting responsibilities
- Able to provide basic technical leadership in guiding cross functional peers through portions of the NPD process
TRAVEL DEMANDS:
- This position may require occasional travel to headquarters or customer sites up to 25%. This travel may be required with little notice, including weekends and holidays in some cases.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficient in creating, reading, and interpreting electrical schematics
- Proficient in PLC programming (multiple systems, but AB is primary), HMI configurations, and SCADA systems
- Proficient in Controls and Electrical Engineering fundamentals
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and address project issues proactively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with package sortation, unit handling conveyor, or other related products and its associated control systems preferred.
- Proficient in NEC, Electrical Standards for Industrial Machinery, and UL regulatory compliance
- Ability to maintain positive and professional working relationships with all staff at all levels/functions of organization
- Successful completion of 90-day probationary period
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in electrical or control systems engineering, with a proven track record in managing project schedules, scope, and change orders.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical schematics and customer specifications. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers using English.
- Excellent math skills are required. Individuals in this position must be able to perform engineering calculations employing algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as required.
- Proficient with Auto CAD Electrical and/or E-Plan
- Proficient with Rockwell Studio 5000
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
