Controls Engineer Job Old Fort North Carolina USA,Engineering

Location: Old Fort

Controls Engineer - Old Fort, NC

Venteon is currently seeking a Controls Engineer to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Old Fort, NC.

Minimum three years of experience as a Controls Engineer is required.

Requirements of the Controls Engineer

PC hardware setup, troubleshooting, maintaining
Basic LAN knowledge and functionality (TCP/IP)
Basic LAN hardware knowledge (switches, cabling, routers)
Software installation/upgrading
Network printing
Basic AD knowledge (disable users, change passwords)
Windows 7
Installing/troubleshooting label printers and handheld scanners
Backup exec (or similar software)
Ability to read and update electrical schematic drawings
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems involving Urethane reaction injection molding, Rotational dry cast cells, Vacuum forming, Paint cells, Laser scoring, water jets, sonic and vibration welding and others
Experience Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Omron PLC/HMI systems
Industrial protocols such as Ethernet, Profibus, RS-232, Devicenet, DH+
Strong deductive reasoning/problem solving skills
Visual Basic or other software design is a plus
AutoCAD design software

Benefits of the Controls Engineer

Responsibilities of the Controls Engineer

Update, modify and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, Allen Bradley ladder logic, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, multiple operator interfaces, hydraulics and pneumatics distribution control
Design and develop new machine controls involving robotics, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision applications
Coordinate in a professional manner with engineering and maintenance on existing machine controls modifications and issues keeping existing equipment function and production running
Knowledge of machine and plant networking solutions
Able to work with OEMs to guarantee new equipment is designed and built to the facility’s safety and controls standards
Knowledge of the integration of barcode scanners/cameras into PLC control systems
Provide electrical support for injection molding press systems. Provide electrical support for injection molding robotics
Integrate assembly verification/poke yoke systems into existing equipment
Identify cost reduction opportunities
Candidate is expected to teach themselves functionality of new devices and controls systems as technology advances and equipment is updated
Assures that all systems are maintained at maximum acceptable levels
Other duties as assigned