Controls Engineer I Controls Engineer I

Körber Group • Pine Grove Township, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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Your role in our team
The Controls Engineer I develops control system designs, programs, and commissions PLC code, and creates graphical user interfaces for material handling systems. This role tests code functionality, troubleshoots on-site electrical equipment, and collaborates with Electrical Engineering on control network architecture. The Controls Engineer I also defines electrical device requirements, supports project estimates, and recommends productivity and cost improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field required
• 1-3 years of work experience in the material handling industry or a similar industry required
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming, including GuardLogix; Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming, and Starter
• Experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture
• Experience interpreting electrical schematic drawings and understanding HMI programming
• Can read and interpret electrical schematic drawings and technical specifications
• Basic troubleshooting skills for PLC and electrical equipment

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for material handling automation projects
• Develop, deploy, and commission Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) code
• Develop graphical user interfaces (HMIs) for material handling systems
• Test and emulate code functionality before on-site deployment and testing
• Troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment functionality on-site during commissioning and testing activities
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering resources to support control network architecture requirements and design
• Define electrical device requirements for system control
• Support estimates for complex module development and system commissioning requirements
• Develop recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improvement in customer satisfaction
• Complete the software quality process through the execution of complex module, subsystem, and system test procedures
• Travel to customer sites and project locations up to 70% of the time, including short-duration assignments and multiple 10/4 rotations as required by project needs

Benefits

• You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays.
• You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent.
• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level