Electrical Controls Engineer (Automation Engineer)

Job Description

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Develop new programs for motion controllers, robots, HMIs, PLCs, and other controls hardware.

- Program motion controllers, PLCs, operator interfaces, robotics, and servo drives

- Support and maintain image processing hardware and programs using Windows-based PC systems.

2. Startup, debug, and qualify automated machines.

- support controls install/upgrade on new and existing automated equipment.

- Support production by troubleshooting and repairing automated controls.

- Troubleshoot, provide root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for reported issues on local production systems and tools.

3. Work with operations and process engineering groups to design scalable control systems.

4. Reprogram existing automated machines for improvements and optimization.

- Make program and hardware modifications/updates on automated control systems

5. Research and specify electrical and pneumatic control components.

6. Work closely with control hardware design group to develop electrical schematics for machines.

- Field wire panels and equipment and make updates to electrical schematics as needed

*The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.*

Job Requirement

Required Experience:

1.       2-5 years of experience programming automated machines and control systems.

-       Experience in building/servicing control panels.

-       Image processing systems and implementations

-       Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

-       AutoCAD or equivalent experience.

2.       Operational knowledge of control relays, pneumatic solenoids, pneumatic controls, motion controllers, servomotors, stepper motors, etc.

3.       Motion Controller programming experience. (Trio Motion Controller preferred)

4.       Operator Interface programming experience. (Red Lion preferred).

5.       PLC programming experience. (Automation Direct preferred).

6.       Industrial Robotics programming experience.

7.       Ability to implement and debug various commonly used industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Modbus, IO-Link, OPC-UA, etc.).

8.       Ability to read and write other common programming languages (Basic, C++, C#, Java, Python, etc...).

9.       Familiarity accessing databases using SQL Server Management Studio, Linqpad, or similar utility. Experience with database architecture and design a plus.

Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs

Education:

1.     Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.