Controls Engineer III

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, 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 of 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 by 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 the efficiency of the department by successfully accomplishing projects within the allotted time frame with a focus on avoiding any non-value added word or re-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 environment, 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 that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending option and courses of action; implementing directives.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed in a timely fashion and being willing to attempt new assignments or fill in for others as needed; accomplishes 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 and programming experience for PLC and HMI
• Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PPt, Outlook)
• AutoCAD
• Experience with Visual Basic, a plus

• Rockwell Logix PLC Controls (RS Logix
  5000)
• Rockwell closed-loop VFD as well as Servo drives and controls
• Factory Talk preferred

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

• 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.

• 8 to 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 and planning workflow
• Experience with maintain production schedules, on multiple and simultaneous projects

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify.

Job Type: Full-time

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

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

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