Controls Engineer/Programmer

Federal Mfg • Fairfield, NJ

1d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Pace Packaging, a ProMach company based in Fairfield, New Jersey, designs automated packaging solutions for markets including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, personal care, household products, and wine and spirits. The Controls Engineer/Programmer develops PLC, servo, HMI, and robotics software for packaging machines and assemblies, and innovates automation solutions as needed. The role works closely with customers and colleagues in engineering, sales, manufacturing, assembly, and installation to create and support custom equipment.

The position also designs electrical control panels, machine wiring systems, power distribution, and control architectures in accordance with applicable standards. It creates and maintains bills of material, electrical documentation, software backups, engineering change records, schematics, panel layouts, technical drawings, and specifications. Duties include supporting machine commissioning on the shop floor and at customer sites, assisting with installations and start-ups, and modifying software on existing machines. Travel to customer sites is required, and the employee must be able and willing to fly and hold a valid driver's license.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or applicable education and experience.
• Ability to work within technical specifications, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering theories and principles.
• General understanding of automation, including industrial machines and robotics.
• General understanding of electrical wiring diagrams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills, including MS Office, ERP systems, and CAD.
• Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 PLC programming knowledge.
• Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk programming knowledge.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Willingness and ability to fly for travel to customer sites.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the packaging industry.
• Allen-Bradley servo control experience.
• Knowledge of Beckhoff TwinCAT and Siemens.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC, servo, HMI, and robotics programs using available software platforms.
• Confer with engineering personnel to prepare software modifications as required.
• Interpret technical specifications and application parameters.
• Assist in commissioning new machines on the shop floor.
• Assist with machine start-ups at customer sites.
• Perform software modifications to existing machines.
• Assist the installation team during installation and commissioning of new machines.
• Partner with other departments as needed.
• Design electrical control panels, machine wiring systems, power distribution, and control architectures that meet applicable UL, NEC, NFPA 79, NEMA, and CE requirements.
• Create and maintain bills of material, electrical documentation, software backups, and engineering change records.
• Create, review, and release electrical schematics, panel layouts, technical drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental programs.
• Life insurance.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day of employment, with no waiting period.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time