Controls Engineer - Concrete Products

Summary

The Controls Engineer III will modify and release new and existing equipment designs. The person in this position typically is responsible to manage a product line that includes maintaining engineering content and improving product line features. The Controls Engineer III like other engineering levels, supports the Engineering Team to Concept, Design and Develop PLC controlled machinery products and systems for the hardscape and masonry industries using electrical, mechanical, and software technologies.

We manufacture our own electrical panels and are focused on using Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs.

• Product line guidance and improvement projects
• Acts in a support role to other engineers
• Applies electrical and control principles, theories, and concepts independently
• Review equipment performance scopes
• Review, create, and modify electrical schematics
• Review and specify electrical components used in equipment Bill of Materials
• Review, create and modify PLC and HMI programs and support software
• Define requirements and test performance of motion control products and features
• Troubleshoot equipment operation and communication networks
• Work in a multiple project, multiple task, collaborative environment
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) in accordance with design requirements, company protocols, processes and procedures
• Create and update manuals
• Meet customer expectations with clear and concise two-way communication
• Design and evaluate systems and products by applying sound principles of power management, system/component control, and human/machine interface
• Maximize departmental efficiency by accomplishing projects within allotted time frames and avoiding non-value added work
• Provide product, service, or equipment technical and engineering information by answering questions and requests
• Determine improvements by analyzing cost-benefit ratios of equipment, supplies, or service applications in customer environments, engineering, or proposing changes in equipment, processes, or use of materials or services
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; advising customer or product, service or equipment adherence to requirements; advising customer or needed actions
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Contribute to electrical engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues; providing information and commentary relevant to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results in a timely fashion and being willing to attempt new assignments or fill in for others as needed; accomplish other duties as assigned
• Travel up to 15% to support customer needs

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform their Typical Daily Work and General Responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities of this position.

Software

• Software and programming experience for PLC and HMI
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• AutoCAD (Inventor preferred)
• Experience with Visual Basic (a plus)

Equipment

• Rockwell Logix PLC Controls (RS Logix
  5000)
• Rockwell closed-loop VFD and servo drives and controls
• Factory Talk (Graphical Interfaces) preferred

Skills

• Computer/Technical
• Written and Oral Communication
• Analytical
• Project/Process Management
• Clerical/Secretarial

Abilities

• Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables, as well as have a high level of creative thinking ability
• Ability to provide a respectful work environment for others
• Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (required or preferred)
• 1–3 years work experience or equivalent training
• 3–10 years relevant work experience
• Interest in PC supervisory controls for equipment and/or process controls
• Has a process control background
• Experience with analyzing job results
• Experience with analyzing and planning workflow
• Experience with maintaining production schedules on multiple and simultaneous projects

Equal Opportunity Employer – Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

• Vancouver, WA 98661:
  Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

In person

Full-time

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