Control Systems Engineer

Arthur G Russell Co•Bristol, CT

About The Position

The Control Systems Engineer generates controls designs and writes control programs for machinery built by AGR. The role coordinates with engineers, project managers, customers, and vendors, applying sound judgment and experience to produce robust, effective equipment. Work must meet quality standards, design requirements, and completion schedules while controlling costs. The engineer is responsible for control-system concepts and designs, project deployment, and automation programming, working with electrical-department designers, draftspeople, and technicians. The role may include project leadership as well as supporting engineering and programming responsibilities across multiple projects. The engineer collaborates with AGR and customer project teams throughout the build process and follows AGR’s Quality System and ISO procedures, quality policy, and Lean practices. A bachelor’s degree is required as stated, although AGR may also consider applicants with a combination of coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience. Seven to ten or more years of Controls Engineer experience is preferred.

Requirements

Knowledge of electrical systems and codes.
Advanced computer knowledge.
Experience with vision-system programming and interfaces.
Experience with robot-system design, programming, and implementation.
Experience with pneumatic-system design and implementation.
Knowledge of overall control-system hardware design, specification, and implementation.
Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC and motion-control platforms.
Knowledge of high-level programming languages such as Visual Basic or C#.
Knowledge of IT and OT networking.
Experience with SQL-based plant-floor data-gathering systems.
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and smart-manufacturing principles as they relate to control-system interfaces and implementation.
CAD drawing experience using AutoCAD Electrical and/or Solid Works Electrical.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, customers, and vendors.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Critical-thinking ability.
A bachelor's degree is stated as required, with consideration also possible for a combination of coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Seven to ten or more years of experience as a Controls Engineer.

Responsibilities

Design controls for high-quality industrial machinery.
Develop overall control-system concepts and designs and take responsibility for project deployment.
Work with designers, draftspeople, and technicians in the electrical department.
Create bills of material.
Collaborate as part of a cooperative design team.
Lead projects or provide supporting engineering and programming work, potentially across multiple projects simultaneously.
Produce automation system programs, including PLC, HMI, and robotics programs.
Work closely with AGR and customer project teams throughout the build process.
Follow AGR’s Quality System and ISO procedures and ensure the Quality Policy and ISO procedures are followed.
Apply knowledge acquired through Lean training.
Complete work to meet quality standards, design requirements, schedules, and cost expectations.