Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

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Electrical Controls Engineer with experience in programming, troubleshooting, material handling, automation, controls design, and data collection. Troubleshoots all aspects of electrical controls systems of industrial/manufacturing equipment and machinery. Includes general knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic system design and troubleshooting, electrical distribution systems below 600V, and NEC, UL508, and NFPA 79 codes for industrial manufacturing equipment.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all aspects of production machinery electrical control systems as needed.
• Discuss projects with Supervisor and Manufacturing Applications Engineer to review functions of machines and equipment.
• Work with 0‑600 VAC and 0‑1000 VDC, single‑phase and three‑phase.
• Build panels, wire panels, and all aspects of the machinery electrical control systems as needed.
• PLC programming with a strong knowledge of ladder logic (Idec, Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens).
• Configure automation equipment such as PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, servos, etc.
• Familiarity with serial communications preferred (RS232, RS485).
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical.
• Research and specify components for electrical equipment and systems as needed or assigned.

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer

Skills:

Working knowledge of Windows software, Microsoft Office products, drafting software (AutoCAD), SCADA software, and pertinent electrical component programming software packages.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear; frequently required to stand and walk; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles; noise level is usually loud.

ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO).

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing