Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Location:

Edmond, OK 73013

Duration: 3 months (possible extension/conversion based on performance and budget)

Hourly Rate on W2: $70-80

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Engineering, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and testing of complete Machine Control Systems.

• Review customer requirements and propose equipment controls design to satisfy same.
• Design, test and implementation of automation systems.
• Prepare engineering and supporting documentation; wiring schematics, assembly drawings, bills of material and panel machining drawings.
• Interface with manufacturing to ensure equipment conforms to design and customer specifications.
• Participate, along with sales staff, in presentations at the Company’s or prospect’s location as required.
• Maintain complete records by project.
• Short duration travel will be required (generally less than 5 days per month), including some international travel.
• Maintain product knowledge and stay current on available technology relevant to Simplimatic product and service offerings.

• Demonstrates a positive team spirit and customer focus.
• Strong knowledge of control system technology.
• Works well with vendors and other employees.
• Shows an ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates a “can-do” attitude, good communication, organization and time management skills.
• Strives for continuous improvement and excellence.
• Resourceful, able to act independently and to recognize when higher intervention may be necessary.
• Must be able to travel occasionally nationally and internationally (if required).

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Master’s Degree a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience implementing, optimizing and validating machine controls systems including PLC’s, motion control systems, and data acquisition systems is required.
• Strong robotics and PLC programming a must. Must be able to design and program complex robotics applications from scratch.
• Strong familiarity and programming experience with AB & Omron PLC, HMI, Servo Systems.
• AutoCAD experience and a thorough understanding of Microsoft Suite; primarily Excel, Word and Outlook are required.