Controls Engineer

Superior Essex•Brownwood, TX

73d

About The Position

The Controls Engineer will investigate, understand, and develop practical process inventions and modifications for the production of fiber optic products. This role involves applying sound engineering principles to design and develop state-of-the-art fiber optic production equipment to improve quality, efficiency, and cost. The engineer will be responsible for hands-on technical design and execution of machine and process automation, developing equipment control and automation technology for new/modified products, and providing technical support during evaluation, installation, startup, training, and commissioning phases. The role also includes developing new automation technology, designing CAD schematics, understanding mechanical concepts for fixtures, interfacing with technical resources for BOMs, assisting with project management, communicating milestones, and working collaboratively with team members. Additionally, the engineer will evaluate prototype equipment, document performance, maintain records, and ensure a safe and organized workspace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or equivalent.
Electrical design and PLC programming experience.
Fluent in Siemens PLC, drives, and controls programming and setup.
Possess ability with analytical skills: methodically investigate problems, organize logical experimental trials, document data, and present results.
Possess “hands-on” experience with equipment design and evaluation.
Ability to create and modify electrical schematics in AutoCAD Electrical (or similar) and supporting documentation for system quoting, construction, installation, and post commissioning as-built documentation.
Ability to use hands-on tools such as oscilloscope, digital multi-meter for process measurement, testing, and troubleshooting.
Knowledgeable on NEC code, NFPA-70E, and Arc Flash requirements.
Possess ability to document and create standard work procedures.

Responsibilities

Investigate, understand, and develop practical process inventions and modifications for production of fiber optic products.
Apply sound engineering principles and methods to design and develop state of the fiber optic production equipment to improve quality, efficiency and cost.
Hands-on technical design and execution of machine and process automation.
Develop equipment control and automation technology for the introduction and evaluation of new/modified products.
Provide technical support for new equipment evaluation, assist with the installation, startup, training, and commissioning phases.
Develop new automation technology to improve quality, efficiency and cost of existing processes and product manufacturing.
Design and prepare detailed computer aided drafting (CAD) schematics, plan & design automation solutions for simple to complex projects from observations, project scope, sketches, and specifications.
Understands mechanical concepts, creates or assembles basic mechanical fixtures and mounts for sensors and actors.
Interface with other technical resources to obtain details of equipment and materials and incorporate these elements into Bills of Material (BOM) and procure parts.
Assist with project management, planning and support.
Communicate project milestones and critical paths regularly to ensure functional and timely results.
Work and communicate well with team members and other departments.
Operate and assist with the evaluation of prototype equipment, document performance, and recommend modifications.
Maintains records and files of work and revisions.
Creates and maintains operating instructions for automation equipment.
Observes safety, maintains a clean and well-organized workspace.