Controls Engineer

Burford Corp•Maysville, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Burford Corp., a Midera company and manufacturer of industrial baking equipment, is seeking a Controls Engineer to support its Sustaining Engineering team. The role involves designing, programming, testing, and supporting PLC and HMI systems used in industrial bakery equipment. The position is located in Maysville, Oklahoma; applicants who live outside Oklahoma will not be considered. Telecommuting is not optional, and relocation assistance is not available. The role requires approximately 10% travel. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience programming PLCs.
3–5 years of experience developing HMI programs.
Working knowledge of industrial automation and electrical control systems.
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC, HMI, PowerFlex drives, and Kinetix 5500 servo hardware.
Familiarity with Rockwell software including Studio 5000, FT View ME, FT Optix, Connected Components, and RSLogix 500.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Understanding of industrial electrical components and I/O devices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Must live in Oklahoma; applicants who live outside the state will not be considered.
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Allen-Bradley Controls, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms.
A technical degree in automation, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs using ladder logic and other applicable programming languages.
Design and program HMI interfaces for machine operation, monitoring, and diagnostics.
Understand and troubleshoot VFD and motion sequences.
Integrate third-party devices, including pneumatics, encoders, and IO-Link devices, with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
Configure safety systems, including GuardLogix and safety relays.
Configure controls networks, including serial communication and Ethernet/IP.
Test, debug, and optimize PLC and HMI programs to ensure proper functionality and performance.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Adhere to production and shipment schedules.
Assist with machine start-up and verify control-system operation before machines ship.
Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve technical issues.
Support programming modifications for existing equipment.
Maintain accurate documentation of PLC programs, HMI configurations, and other changes.