Controls Engineer II

Forge Nano•Thornton, CO

1d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

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 is seeking 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. Key responsibilities include working in several different programming paradigms including user displays, database management, and control logic. This role requires a detailed oriented individual who is comfortable working with an interdisciplinary engineering team. Experience with control panels, low-voltage instrumentation, and electrical distribution is also desirable.

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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ignition, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Python a plus

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