Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

A Controls Engineer is responsible to work within a project team to provide controls engineering hardware and software knowledge & direction to the organization through review, design, and communication. Our goal is to exceed expectations and ensure our customers receive an exceptional experience at Invio Automation.

• Participate in design reviews at all levels, proposal, standards, project, etc.
• Independently handles the engineering, programming, integration, and commissioning of the following:
• Analyze customer requirements and participate in proposal development activities.
• Manage technical solutions to minimize costs while maintaining reliability.
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary to satisfy project requirements.
• Provide industry specific application knowledge and direction.
• Develop project requirements and design specifications
• Provide support for product development
• Perform detailed system design, implementation and testing.
• Participate in system startup activities.
• Diagnose problems with pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical systems.
• Develop tools and integration strategies to increase effectiveness and lower cost.
• Investigate and suggest architecture and technology enhancements.
• Project tasks completed on schedule and under budget.
• Project tasks completed to specifications and checked for accuracy.
• Follow Invio Automation processes and controls work level instructions.
• Controlled code incident management with minimal impact to customer’s production.
• Product cost containment through improved engineered solutions.
• Collaborating with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and project managers to ensure seamless integration of systems within the overall production line.
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive, and positive. Having a passion for exceptional customer service and support is a must. Being sensitive to the unpredictable demands and uncertainties associated with customer service is a requisite to delivering superior results and exceeding the expectations of very demanding customers.

• 10 years of experience in automated controls systems with the following:
  • PLC Programming Expertise:
    • Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC logic, servo motion, safety controllers, and HMI displays utilizing applicable software.
    • Experience with different fieldbus architectures such as Device Net, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus.
  • Robotics Knowledge:
    • Understanding of robotic systems (most common robotic brands include Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman, Universal Robotics) and integration with a PLC
  • Vision System Knowledge:
    • Vision systems to perform part recognition, part position, robot guidance, and quality inspections (most common vision systems used are Fanuc 2D and 3D iR Vision, Keyence, and Cognex)
  • Electrical Engineering Fundamentals:
    • Familiarity with electrical circuits, safety circuits, power systems, and motor control techniques. Efficient using AutoCAD electrical to generate control system packages.
  • System Integration
    
    Skills:
    • Ability to connect different automation components and systems together, including robots, vision systems, sensors, and data acquisition devices.
  • Problem-Solving Abilities:
    • Excellent analytical skills to diagnose complex system issues and implement effective solutions.

• Experience working directly with GM or other OEM manufacturers.
• Experience working with EPlan

Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s Degree preferred) in programming, robotics, controls or engineering with 10 years experience working with specialty tooling or related field.