Controls Engineer - Tucker

AMF Bakery•Tucker, GA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide engineering design for AMF Bakery System's products. This includes current standard machines/systems, custom products, legacy products and sales support. This position is responsible for hardware and software design for machine and/or control systems for assigned AMF projects. Working in conjunction with Electrical Engineering to issue, maintain, and update project related documentation. Responsibilities include assisting assembly during system build, machine/system check out, field service assistance and installation as required.

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
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
Be able to understand machine functions mechanically
Be able 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

Engineering 50%: For projects assigned, the Controls Engineer is responsible from concept to completion. The design and components are to be in accordance with AMF Standards.
Electrical Machine Design which includes all power, control systems and electrical diagrams required to meet customer specifications for the project
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
Installation 30%: Provide field service technicians remote support during system service calls, installation and commissioning
When required provide on-site troubleshooting and startup support
Spare Parts and Legacy System Support 10%: Provide solutions for End of Life (EOL) components within AMF systems to support customer needs.
Determine spare parts list for AMF systems
Sales Support 10%: Assist the Applications Engineering and Product Managers during the scope phase of a potential project
Provide other duties as assigned