R&D Controls Engineer

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Overview

The R&D Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing new products; improving existing product designs; providing technical support for legacy products; maintaining, troubleshooting and upgrading in-house manufacturing process equipment and machinery.

• Lead R&D product development projects and production order projects (those having significant control content) from concept development through successful installation at customer sites. Assign project activities and provide guidance to other team members.
• Establish and communicate project cost estimates, time estimates and project milestone dates.
• Design cost effective control systems that function well with the mechanical systems and satisfy all product performance objectives.
• Oversee the creation of all necessary P & I, interconnect and control enclosure drawings.
• Develop PLC logic and/or oversee the development of PLC logic by contract control engineers.
• Utilize Solid Works (and other CAD tools) to develop design layouts (3D model) of prototype equipment.
• Schedule and chair design review meetings to discuss and evaluate proposed product designs.
• Order all materials and hardware needed to build prototypes. Follow up with the purchasing department to ensure that purchased items are received when expected.
• Manage the New Product Release process after the development phase is completed.
• Build prototype components and equipment. Utilize outside and in-house resources as required.
• Test and troubleshoot all controls and mechanical systems prior to shipping.
• Travel to customer and supplier sites as needed to obtain project information and/or install, evaluate, and test prototype equipment and components.
• Work closely with other company departments, international affiliates, customers, and suppliers to ensure that all project objectives are met. Manage all aspects of the specific product development project.
• Manage the New Product Release process after the development phase is completed.
• Provide controls engineering support in maintaining and troubleshooting in-house manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Lead and implement in-house manufacturing process controls upgrade projects.
• Work with a “continuous improvement” mentality. Strive to develop new methods and tools that can help our business become more successful.
• Must have a positive attitude, be adaptable and readily willing to accept, and thrive, in an environment where work activities and priorities can change quickly.
• Assist Sales, Customers, Application Engineers, and others with equipment design and application questions as needed.
• Observe safe practices and company policies.
• Perform other tasks as required.

• Lead R&D product development projects and production order projects (those having significant control content) from concept development through successful installation at customer sites. Assign project activities and provide guidance to other team members.
• Establish and communicate project cost estimates, time estimates and project milestone dates.
• Design cost effective control systems that function well with the mechanical systems and satisfy all product performance objectives.
• Oversee the creation of all necessary P & I, interconnect and control enclosure drawings.
• Develop PLC logic and/or oversee the development of PLC logic by contract control engineers.
• Utilize Solid Works (and other CAD tools) to develop design layouts (3D model) of prototype equipment.
• Schedule and chair design review meetings to discuss and evaluate proposed product designs.
• Order all materials and hardware needed to build prototypes. Follow up with the purchasing department to ensure that purchased items are received when expected.
• Manage the New…