Controls Engineer - Tucker

AMF Bakery•Tucker, GA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

AMF Bakery Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of high-speed bakery equipment, providing complete automated bakery solutions for various categories. As part of the Markel Food Groups, AMF fosters a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement, guided by "The Markel Style." The company is dedicated to professional development and personal potential, seeking diverse talent to drive growth and innovation. The Controls Engineer will provide engineering design for AMF Bakery System's products, including standard machines, custom products, and legacy products, as well as sales support. This role is responsible for hardware and software design for machine and/or control systems, working in conjunction with Electrical Engineering to manage project documentation. Responsibilities also include assisting during system build, machine/system checkout, field service assistance, and installation.

Requirements

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field. A combination of an AA degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Moderate Project management skills
Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
Competency with Allen Bradley PLC hardware and software
Knowledge of industrial communications (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNET, etc.)
Demonstrated competency with Allen-Bradley PLCs, RSLogix 5000 (Studio 5000), Siemens S5/S7 PLCs, TIA Portal, and FactoryTalk Optix+, particularly PanelView Plus HMI development, programming, troubleshooting, and system support.
Ability to understand and design electrical control schematic diagrams
Working knowledge of industrial electricity and control systems 600 VAC and less, 3Ø control systems
Understanding of Motors, servos, low voltage DC devices and sensors
Ability to specify, assist with installation, debug and start-up of electrical control and power system equipment
PLC programming skills necessary to make a machine function properly and safely
Operator interface programming skills necessary to run machine easily and without confusion
Ability to understand machine functions mechanically
Ability to apply electrical components to a control system to make the machine run as designed
Understand, design and practice machine safety
Problem Solving techniques
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Project
A "self-starter" requiring minimal direct supervision but a team player
Have good communication skills
Ability to work well with others and project a good image for AMF

Responsibilities

Provide engineering design for AMF Bakery System's products, including current standard machines/systems, custom products, legacy products, and sales support.
Responsible for hardware and software design for machine and/or control systems for assigned AMF projects.
Work in conjunction with Electrical Engineering to issue, maintain, and update project related documentation.
Assist assembly during system build, machine/system check out, field service assistance, and installation as required.
For assigned projects, the Controls Engineer is responsible from concept to completion, ensuring design and components are in accordance with AMF Standards.
Perform Electrical Machine Design, including all power, control systems, and electrical diagrams required to meet customer specifications.
Assemble complete and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for the Machine/System design.
Design and develop Machine/System Programs in accordance with AMF Standards.
Design and develop Machine/System Operator Interface programs in accordance with AMF Standards.
Provide field service technicians remote support during system service calls, installation, and commissioning.
Provide on-site troubleshooting and startup support when required.
Provide solutions for End of Life (EOL) components within AMF systems to support customer needs.
Determine spare parts list for AMF systems.
Assist the Applications Engineering and Product Managers during the scope phase of a potential project.
Provide other duties as assigned.