Controls Engineer IV

Barry-Wehmiller•Spokane, WA

1d•$102,000 - $152,000•Hybrid

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 also includes the installation and technical support of PLC-based hardware and software. A collaborative team environment is expected, with no direct reports. Knowledge and experience with Rockwell or Siemens PLC and HMI platforms are required, and Fanuc robotics experience is desired.

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

Motion control is desired
Experience with robot controllers is desired
Fanuc robotics experience 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.
Perform, plan, and schedule control systems development, including both hardware and software systems, for new/existing machines, options or configurations.
Develop machine functional specifications in conjunction with Product Management and Marketing.
Develop conceptual designs and recurring cost estimates.
Prepare machine development/project plan, work breakdown structure, and schedule/update.
Design, perform, and lead proof-of-technology tests; analyze and correlate data; prepare reports and make recommendations.
Lead and/or perform machine/process risk assessments.
Lead and perform Unified Modeling Language (UML) software design practices.
Lead detailed engineering tasks including circuit analysis, panel layout, schematic generation, BOM development, etc. Ensure that documentation is clear, complete, accurate and compliant with company standards.
Develop and test PLC and HMI code, as described by UML guidelines.
Install PLC and HMI code and test machines at our production facility prior to shipment.
Develop written test plans to validate equipment design. Perform tests, analyze results, prepare written test reports, and make 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.
Assist with machine installation, commissioning, field troubleshooting, and customer training, as required.
Perform other duties/responsibilities as required.