Controls Engineer 2 - Concrete Products

COLUMBIA MACHINE INC•Vancouver, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer II will modify and release new and existing equipment designs. This person operates with some independence on smaller, more defined projects. The Controls Engineer II supports the Engineering Team to Concept, Design and Develop PLC controlled machinery products and systems for the hardscape and masonry industries using electrical, mechanical, and software technologies. The company manufactures its own electrical panels and focuses on using Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs.

Requirements

Software and programming experience for PLC and HMI
Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PPt, Outlook)
AutoCAD
Rockwell Logix PLC Controls (RS Logix5000)
Rockwell closed-loop VFD as well as Servo drives and controls (Graphical Interfaces)
Computer/Technical Skills
Written and Oral Communication Skills
Analytical Skills
Project/Process Management Skills
Clerical/Secretarial Abilities
Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables, as well as have a high level of creative thinking ability
Ability to provide a respectful work environment for others
Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere.
2 to 4 years relevant work experience
Interest in PC supervisory controls for equipment and/or process controls
Has a process control background
Experience with analyzing job results and planning workflow
Experience with maintain production schedules, on multiple and simultaneous projects

Nice To Haves

Experience with Visual Basic
Factory Talk preferred
Bachelor’s degree - preferred
Travel up to 15% to support customer needs.

Responsibilities

Acts in a support role to other engineers
Applies electrical and control principles, theories, and concepts independently on smaller, more defined projects.
Review equipment performance scopes
Review, create, and modify electrical schematics
Review and specify electrical components used in equipment Bill of Materials
Review, create and modify PLC and HMI programs and support software
Define requirements and test performance of motion control products and features
Troubleshoot equipment operation and communication networks
Work in a multiple project, multiple task, collaborative environment
Create and update manuals
Support of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) in accordance with design requirements, company protocols, processes and procedures
Meet customer expectations by clear and concise two-way communication.
Design and evaluate systems and products by applying sound principles of power management, system/component control, and human/machine interface.
Maximize the efficiency of the department by successfully accomplishing projects within the allotment time frame with a focus on avoiding any non-value added word or re-work
Provide product, service or equipment technical and engineering information by answering questions and requests.
Determine improvements by analyzing cost-benefit ratios of equipment, supplies, or service applications in customer environment, engineering or proposing changes in equipment, processes or use of materials or services.
Comply with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; advising customer or product, service or equipment adherence to requirements; advising customer or needed actions.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contribute to electrical engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending option and courses of action; implementing directives.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed in a timely fashion and being willing to attempt new assignments or fill in for others as needed; accomplishes other duties as assigned.