Controls Engineer II

Forge Nano • Thornton, CO

81d • $80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Forge Nano Inc. is a fast-growing materials company with a focus on manufacturing nano-scale coatings across a wide range of markets. Forge Nano seeks a Controls Engineer II to join their Engineering Design and Manufacturing Team, reporting to the Principal Engineer. This position will focus on developing the automation, logic, and safety schemes for their Semiconductor ALD Production Equipment.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in technical controls programming
• 2-4 years of experience in equipment design and manufacturing
• Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programming
• Experience with Ignition, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Python a plus
• Develops PLC logic and HMI’s in multiple platforms and/or across multiple product lines
• Plans and creates complete software features, modules, and utilities with limited oversight
• Revises software design requirements and leads design reviews
• Collaborates on the design of industrial control panels and specification of controls hardware
• Independently manages multiple encapsulated projects and solves moderate engineering challenges
• Programs Safety Controls Logic to HAZOP Specification
• Incorporates simple motion control, including VFD’s, motors, and actuators
• Configures Servers, Network Protocols, and Communication Architectures for external database management (e.g Historians, OPC-UA, SQL, ...)
• Expands control system architecture and contributes to UML codebase documentation
• Leads commissioning of automated systems internally and in the field
• Familiarity with industrial standards: SEMI S2, SEMI E-95, ISA-101, ISA-88 and/or IEC 61131-3

Responsibilities

• Developing and debugging PLC logic using IEC 61131-3 approved languages, primarily rooted in Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programming
• Designing intuitive GUIs and HMIs within relevant standards such as ISA-101 or SEMI E-95
• Generating control narrative documentation for interlocks, control loops, alarms, etc.
• Contributing technical writing for the software sections of user manuals and SOP’s
• Executing on design requirements for new software features
• Working in cross-functional teams and participating in design review meetings to solicit user feedback on control schemes and software features
• Specifying, configuring and troubleshooting industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, IO-Link, etc.
• Programming controls safety logic to HAZOP Specification
• Commissioning and start-up of automated systems at Forge Nano’s HQ and at customer facilities throughout the world
• Providing remote software support and troubleshooting assistance to tool service teams
• Following best practices for version control and release of software/controls packages
• Working with internal R&D experts on process development and improving ease-of-use
• Tailoring and tuning controls to optimize the performance of new processes and modules

Benefits

• Salary: $80,000 - 105000 per year, DOE
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees