Controls Engineer IV

Overview

High-impact position with diverse and exciting projects to develop and design in an OEM. Looking for creative minds that can work on R&D projects and develop solutions for unique product needs.

• Design and develop complex electrical engineering and functional controls system architecture and specifications with input from sales personnel, customers, service technicians, assembly technicians.
• Perform, plan, and schedule control systems development, including both hardware and software systems, for new/existing machines, options or configurations.
• Develop machine functional specifications in conjunction with Product Management and Marketing.
• Develop conceptual designs and recurring cost estimates.
• Prepare machine development/project plan, work breakdown structure, and schedule/update.
• Design, perform and lead proof-of-technology tests; analyze and correlate data; prepare reports and make recommendations.
• Lead and/or perform machine/process risk assessments.
• Lead and perform Unified Modeling Language (UML) software design practices.
• Lead detailed engineering tasks including circuit analysis, panel layout, schematic generation, BOM development, etc. Ensure that documentation is clear, complete, accurate and compliant with company standards.
• Develop and test PLC and HMI code, as described by UML guidelines.
• Install PLC and HMI code and test machines at the production facility prior to shipment.
• Develop written test plans to validate equipment design. Perform tests, analyze results, prepare written test reports, and make engineering recommendations, as appropriate.
• Act as a liaison to production assembly, service and system suppliers and furnish documentation and/or assist in the check‑out, machine installation and startup of complex mechanical functionality and control system software.
• Assist with machine installation, commissioning, field troubleshooting, and customer training, as required.
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as required.

• BSEE, BSCE, or BSME degree (or higher) and appropriate job-related continuing education.

• Ten (10) or more years of experience within an OEM manufacturing environment.
• PLCs and HMI platforms – Siemens required, experience with Allen Bradley may be considered.
• VFD knowledge.
• Motion control desired.
• Experience with robot controllers desired.
• In-depth knowledge of controls engineering and a broad working knowledge of mechanical engineering.

• Travel as needed (potentially up to 25%).
• Sit at a desk or computer for extended periods of time.
• Move about the office and factory with occasional lifting, bending and reaching.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external contacts.

$102,000 – $152,000 (depending on experience).

Alliance offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, paid holidays and a bonus program.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.