Controls Engineer; Programmer

Job description

Compass Systems is the world leader in providing highly engineered Pneumatic & Mechanical Material Handling Systems that provide Segregation Capabilities for the various Alloys of Aluminum Scrap produced by the automobile industry, in the high volume automotive OEM and Tier #1 & #2 supplier production environments.

With a solid track record of success and a “True Turn-Key” solutions driven approach, Compass Systems has expanded its reach within its automotive customers and the general industrial markets to include state‑of‑the‑art related systems and processes (i.e. Hinged Belt Conveyors, End of Line Conveyors, Integrated Dust Collection Systems). You can trust Compass to point the way to the most efficient solution.

This candidate is primarily responsible for PLC and HMI programming to control and interface to our custom‑designed material handling equipment. Also, the candidate should be able to read and design electrical schematics including power, control and field wiring. The candidate is also required to travel to customer’s facilities to do electrical troubleshooting and commissioning of equipment.

• Create PLC programs using primarily Rockwell RSLogix and Siemens TIA Portal
• Create HMI applications primarily using Rockwell Factory Talk View and Siemens WinCC
• Understand electrical power and control schematics
• Understand field installation drawings
• Ability to work with and interface with internal project managers and external customers

The position requires knowledge of the following:

• Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC programming software
• Rockwell RSLogix and Factory Talk programming language
• Associate’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college and 2-3 years of related work experience
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting aptitude
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills
• Project management and analytical skills
• Knowledge of pneumatics, including volumetric flow rate and pressure, a plus
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical design
• Knowledge of PLC programming required with preferred in the following:
• Siemens TIA portal and WinCC programming software
• Rockwell RSLogix and Factory Talk programming language
• Strong Computer Skills
• Strong time management skills, ability to plan daily/weekly/workloads
• Ability to motivate self and others, to train/educate others, to promote process improvements
• Handles day‑to‑day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; show resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, adversities or stress
• Must be willing to travel up to 30% nationally and internationally and hold a valid US passport
• Must live within a commutable distance to the office, located in Barberton, Ohio.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be insured.
• Must be able to pass a drug test, at pre‑employment, and ongoing during employment.

• Growing organization
• Cutting edge technology
• Collaborative work environment
• Benefits include PTO / Medical / Dental / Vision / 401k / Education Reimbursement
• 9/80 Work week (every other Friday off)
• Compass Systems and Sales is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Full‑time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Associate (Required)

PLC programming: 1 year (Required)