Control Systems Engineer

Performance Designs•Deland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for automation, instrumentation and controls, including computer hardware and software, used in devices and machines for the company’s parachute manufacturing processes. This includes configuring and integrating electronic and mechanical hardware with software products in a manufacturing environment. The Systems Engineer must identify, troubleshoot and repair problems in instrumentation and controls systems that occur in production equipment and processes. He/she must be able to run tests, isolate problems, replace faulty instruments, install cables, and perform other tasks, as necessary. This individual will also perform preventive maintenance and calibration of plant instrumentation and controls systems. The ideal candidate would also have interest and understanding of mechanical machine design fundamentals. This person would be skilled in designing, constructing, and implementing electrical control panels for automation equipment including developing electrical schematics with drawing software (AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks).

Requirements

Knowledge of electrical safe work practices and procedures including laser safety and machine safety standards (LOTO, e-stops).
Knowledge of the function and operation of electronic controlling, measuring, recording, transmitting, testing and diagnostic equipment.
Knowledge of industrial automation, control panels, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and instruments.
Knowledge in the proper applications of instruments that control a process function.
Ability to troubleshoot and program with electronic related software.
Ability to create and write-to SQL databases for material traceability.
Ability to work with scientific and analytic computer software, calculators, voltage and current meters, electronic probes, process multi-meters and specialized calibration equipment, in an industrial operations setting.
Ability to troubleshoot, edit, configure and program controls systems such as PLCs, Human Machine Interface, drives, SCADA or other proprietary agency/department software with minimal supervision.
Ability to design, construct, assemble and rearrange circuits and perform other modifications to manufacturing and test equipment.
Ability to interpret engineering plans, diagrams, schematics, PLC ladder logic, and blueprints.
Proficient in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks drawing software to create and maintain flow diagrams, schematics, and BOMS.
Must have problem solving skills.
Must be analytical and innovative.
Must be computer literate with experience in word processing, spread sheets and databases.
Must have experience in reading and writing directly to SQL databases.
Must have experience in robotic controls.
Must be able to multi-task and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required for communication with all levels of the organization, customers and vendors.
Basic understanding of ISO standards.
Must be proficient in Labview, Windows systems and visual programming languages.
Must have experience with stepper and servo motors and controllers.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD or equivalent experience preferred.
Python, C/C++ and/or C# preferred.
OMRON/PMAC as well as PLC programming and implementation experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, installs, maintains, modifies, calibrates, inspects, and repairs instrumentation process control systems, motor starters, controls and variable frequency drives.
Coordinates the engineering and development of a laser table electrical system and provides guidance to maintenance staff during installation and maintenance of laser system.
Controls industrial processes using electronic software and applications such as scientific and analytic computer software, calculators, voltage and current meters, electronic probes, process multi-meters and specialized calibration equipment.
Helps with all electronic/mechanical test equipment including hydraulic tensile machines.
Assists in the design of software for test/manufacturing equipment.
Calibrates all electrical equipment used for production and testing of materials.
Performs other inherent duties related to but not limited to the above.