Controls Project Engineer

Controls Project Engineer

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

The Controls Project Engineer will provide controls project management including design engineering, integration, and technical support for manufacture of automated assembly equipment. The individual will assume a responsibility in the hardware design, programming, commissioning, and software testing phase. The individual will be an integral part of the team from concept through production, and will be counted on to represent Ascent Aerospace in a professional manner, especially during the critical commissioning and buy off phase.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Responsible for being the controls lead on automation projects which include controls system hardware design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance
• Be able to design, write, test, implement and document PLC and HMI software
• Manage the installation, commissioning, and production support of the automation systems on the customer floor
• Provide technical support of complex systems that integrate both hardware and software controls elements
• Assist in the development of company standards to ensure consistency in project execution
• Work with the integration team on researching new technologies which can be applied to aerospace applications to improve system design and performance
• Identify project requirements, specification, time lines and customer expectations
• Coordinates and provides direction to equipment vendors regarding electrical hardware design, software develop and installation schedules
• Utilize engineering knowledge to effectively communicate with customers and suppliers
• Responsible for providing all necessary information to the installation team to facilitate and expedite a quality installation of the control system
• Reviews his/her Program department metrics to ensure accuracy of reporting program performance to management and Customers. Provides recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance operation efficiencies
• Any additional duties assigned by management

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment
• Proven experience in controls hardware design, PLC logic, and programming with any of the following PLCs:
  Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE Fanuc, or Mitsubishi
• CNC experience with Siemens 840 controller or Fanuc 30iB a plus
• Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems
• Experience programming servo controllers and VFD's
• Proficient in programming Fanuc, KUKA, and/or ABB robots a plus
• Project Execution – Knowledge of project management life-cycle from requirements gathering through design and implementation
• Maintain current knowledge of new and existing products, applications, and standards. Specifically NFPA, NEC, UL 508, IEC and…