Controls Engineer IV

Barry-Wehmiller•Spokane, WA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer IV to design, develop, and oversee all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. This high-impact position involves R&D projects and developing solutions for unique product needs within an OEM environment. The role is responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC-based hardware and software, requiring knowledge of Rockwell or Siemens PLC and HMI platforms. Fanuc robotics experience is desired. This is a collaborative team role with no direct reports.

Requirements

BSEE, BSCE, or BSME degree (or higher) and appropriate job-related continuing education.
Ten (10) or more years of experience within an OEM manufacturing environment
PLC and HMI platforms – Siemens required but experience with Allan Bradley may be considered
VFD knowledge
In-depth knowledge of controls engineering and a broad working knowledge of mechanical engineering

Nice To Haves

Fanuc robotics experience is desired.
Motion control is desired
Experience with robot controllers is desired

Responsibilities

Design and develop complex electrical engineering and functional controls system architecture and specifications with input from sales personnel, customers, service technicians, assembly technicians.
Performs, plans, and schedules control systems development, including both hardware and software systems, for new/existing machines, options or configurations.
Develops machine functional specifications in conjunction with Product Management and Marketing.
Develops conceptual designs and recurring cost estimates.
Prepares machine development/project plan, work breakdown structure, and schedule/update.
Designs, performs and leads proof-of-technology tests; analyzes and correlates data; prepares reports and makes recommendations.
Leads and/or performs machine/process risk assessments.
Leads and performs Unified Modeling Language (UML) software design practices.
Leads detailed engineering tasks including circuit analysis, panel layout, schematic generation, BOM development, etc. Ensures that documentation is clear, complete, accurate and compliant with company standards.
Develops and tests PLC and HMI code, as described by UML guidelines.
Installs PLC and HMI code and tests machines at our production facility prior to shipment.
Develops written test plans to validate equipment design. Performs tests, analyzes results, prepares written test reports, and makes engineering recommendations, as appropriate.
Act as a liaison to production assembly, service and system suppliers and furnish documentation and/or assist in the check-out, machine installation and startup of complex mechanical functionality and control system software.
Assists with machine installation, commissioning, field troubleshooting, and customer training, as required.
Performs other duties/responsibilities as required.