Automation & Controls Engineer

Automation & Controls Engineer at Cel Link Corporation

• Support the engineering of automation and controls on new and existing equipment.
• Integrate controls components such as PLCs/SCADA, motion controllers, machine vision, heater controllers, web edge guiding and steering mechanisms, pneumatic actuators, encoders, force sensors, thermocouples, analog devices, and various sensors (location, distance, material presence).
• Support electrical control box engineering, standards compliance, assembly, modification, and documentation upkeep.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain revision control of electrical and software changes on large tool sets where hardware and software must be copied exactly.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify machine functionality and reliability.
• Provide timely and accurate project status, documentation, and training.
• Troubleshoot down equipment, identify root causes, and engineer solutions to correct issues.
• Work with equipment vendors throughout all project phases on controls and software requirements.
• Support factory expansion efforts, including vendor acceptance testing, equipment commissioning, and process qualification.
• Uphold the company culture of integrity, teamwork, self-discipline and professional competence.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar educational background;
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Automation & Controls Engineering or similar field

• Advanced control system engineering and programming of complex process tools and automation primarily using Beckhoff, Mitsubishi, and Omron PLCs, Windows and Linux PCs, C#, Python and SQL.
• Expert level troubleshooting of all facets of automated systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems including direct experience integrating equipment data streams into factory information databases.
• Advanced knowledge of process control and real-time data acquisition.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to influence others and collaboratively gain consensus using supportive data.
• Willingness to work hands-on.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Salaried Exempt;
Office and Manufacturing environment; includes typical PPE and safety procedures as required.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Cel Link participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.

Cel Link was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. Cel Link provides electrical systems to the world’s leading EV manufacturers, traditional automotive OEMs, and tiered suppliers.