Controls Engineer - Evansville

Position: Controls Engineer - Evansville, IN
About Us

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility.

We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so.

We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce. Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available.

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Position Overview

Are you a problem solver with a passion for automation and control systems? We're looking for a talented Controls Engineer to join our team in Evansville, IN! In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing control systems for a wide range of exciting projects, including custom electromechanical systems, control panels, robotics, vision systems, drives, and more.

As a Controls Engineer, you'll collaborate with a skilled team of technicians, engineers, and project managers to take projects from concept through installation.

This role offers a mix of office, shop, and fieldwork, with opportunities to travel to customer sites, occasionally requiring overnight stays.

To succeed in this position, you should have a strong background in industrial controls, computers, and networking. A hands-on mindset and the ability to tackle both technical challenges and field tasks are essential. Flexibility is key, as the role may involve travel, overtime, and adjusting your schedule to meet project needs.

What You'll Do

* Design, develop, test, and support controls systems which include pneumatics, servos, VFD's, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, push buttons and robotic integration

* Perform SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) development and design systems

* Perform PLC and HMI programming (ex. RS Logix 500/5000, Studio 5000, etc.), commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting on machines, production lines, conveyor systems, etc.

* Support and pursue additional business opportunities with new and existing customers

* Integrate various instrumentation such as pressure sensors, load cells, flow meters, etc.

* Work safely in proximity to a variety of voltages such as 24

VDC, 120

VAC, 480

VAC, single phase and 3-phase

* Interpret electrical drawings and documentation for custom machines, systems, and products

* Configure controls components such as VFDs, servo drives, machine vision systems, robot controllers, field IO racks, etc.

Working Conditions

* Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel

* Sit, talk, listen, observe, read, write, and type

* Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted

* Perform work on site in industrial locations with occasional underground and/or at heights

What You'll Bring

* 6+ years' relevant programming and automation/controls work experience preferred

* Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics and Robotics preferred

* Preference given to applicants with relevant PLC/Programming training or certifications

* Experience with Rockwell PLC and HMI programming is required. Mitsubishi, Omron, and Toyopuc PLC experience is a plus.

* Ability to independently troubleshoot and program SCADA, PLC, and HMI

* Valid driver's license required

How We'll Support You

WE ARE NOW EMPLOYEE OWNED

Employees are beneficial owners through an ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) that works through a qualified retirement plan.

Perks/Benefits

* Comprehensive Benefits

* Health/Life insurance

* 401(k) retirement plan

* Short/Long term disability

* Paid time off and holidays

* Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work

* Employee focused work environment

* On-the-job mentoring and training

* Internal job postings

* Performance and salary reviews

* Employee feedback program

* Safety-first and drug free work environments

* Bonuses and incentives for working safely

* Company provided tools and basic safety equipment

* PPE…