Control Systems Engineer

Arthur G Russell Co•Fletcher, NC

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, and calls for sound judgment and experience to produce robust, effective equipment. Work is performed at the lowest cost consistent with quality standards, design requirements, and completion schedules. The engineer is responsible for control-system concepts and design and project deployment, collaborating with designers, draftspeople, and technicians in the electrical department. The role may serve as project lead or as a supporting engineering and programming team member, often across multiple projects simultaneously. It includes creating bills of material and producing automation programs for PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and related systems. The engineer works closely with AGR and customer project teams during equipment builds and follows AGR's Quality System, ISO procedures, Quality Policy, and Lean training practices.

Requirements

Knowledge of electrical systems and codes.
Advanced computer knowledge.
Experience with vision-system programming and interfaces.
Experience in robot system design, programming, and implementation.
Experience in pneumatic-system design and implementation.
Knowledge of overall control-system hardware design, specification, and implementation.
Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC and motion-control platforms.
Experience with 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 interface 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.
Ability to think critically.
Bachelor's degree required, though AGR may consider a combination of coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience.

Nice To Haves

7–10+ years of experience as a Controls Engineer is preferred.
A bachelor's degree is described as preferred in the education and experience section, although an earlier statement says it is required.

Responsibilities

Design controls for industrial machinery.
Own the overall control-system concept and design and carry project deployment responsibilities.
Work with designers, draftspeople, and technicians within the electrical department.
Create bills of material.
Contribute to a collaborative design team.
Act as a project lead or provide supporting engineering and programming as part of a larger team, potentially across multiple projects simultaneously.
Produce automation system programs, including PLC, HMI, and robotics programs.
Collaborate with AGR and customer project teams throughout the build process.
Work in accordance with the AGR Quality System and ISO procedures.
Assure that the Quality Policy and ISO procedures are followed.
Apply knowledge acquired through Lean training.