Controls Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will lead new controls/plant automation projects, champion Best Methods teams and standardization processes. It will also provide support to all areas (Engineering - advanced, program, or development, Manufacturing, Commercial, Quality, etc.) where controls engineering expertise is required, including launch support and customer initiatives.

* This list may not be all inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Experience with Allen Bradley Logic PLC controls platforms a necessity, Siemens and Mitsubishi a plus.
• Experience working with Fanuc, Motoman, and Kuka software and programming is beneficial.
• Experience with controls hardware design a necessity.
• Experience working in the automotive industry is beneficial.
• HMI programming understanding of basic concepts, familiar with Panel View Plus and Panel View hardware. Ability to use RSView Studio and Panel Builder software.
• Device Net and Allen Bradley Remote IO experience.
• Ethernet networking experience.
• Understanding of vision systems. Ability to design, diagnose and troubleshoot vision applications.
• Self motivated with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Heightened organizational skills.
• Ability to use CAD software for electrical print creation / maintenance.

• BSEE or BSME preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience designing and programming industrial control systems.
• Strong electrical/mechanical/programming troubleshooting skills.

• This job is performed in all areas of building facility including offices and production plant floor on all equipment and machines.
• Varying temperatures (cold to hot).
• Infrequent exposure to outside weather environment.
• Fast-paced work environment.
• Small, confined space around some machines / equipment.
• Wet, slippery floors in some areas.

• Extensive standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending over, reaching, twisting, arm wrist and hand motion.
• Manual dexterity.
• Good visual ability.