Controls Engineer
About The Position
The Controls Engineer programs and completes design work for mobile equipment, including selecting electrical devices and components; developing control-loop functional scripts, schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams; and preparing detailed bills of materials and operator and user manuals. The role collaborates with SpecSys engineers, manufacturing personnel, and project managers to deliver assigned projects on time, on budget, correctly, and safely. The position may involve performing work and reviewing others’ work. Duties listed describe the general nature of the role and are not exhaustive; personnel may be asked to perform other duties as needed. Sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Strong mechanical, controls, and electronics aptitude.
- Experience with mobile equipment, including automotive or mobile-equipment electrical design or mobile-equipment controls.
- Knowledge of CodeSys or C, C++, or VBA, and other mobile-equipment programming languages.
- Experience with SAE J1939 and CANopen.
- Ability to work with CAD packages.
- Electrical systems design experience.
- PLC programming experience.
- Experience with hybrid power systems.
- Hydraulic system control experience.
- Experience in system design and development.
- Ability to interact professionally with Manufacturing Operations, Sales, clients, and Quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to understand and apply local, national, and international codes and comply with applicable requirements.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Engineering Technology discipline, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
- At least 4 years of controls, electrical, and mobile equipment experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Verify that designs meet performance and configuration specifications.
- Develop and periodically review project timelines.
- Develop system concepts that meet project functions.
- Perform engineering calculations to verify compliance with design requirements.
- Provide technical data to clients, designers, and drafters.
- Develop electronic control systems that meet customer expectations and specifications.
- Program controls, including PLCs and HMI/GUI components.
- Analyze and verify system function, including through FMEA, design verification, and validation.
- Prepare system operation documents for customers.
- Prepare and present project design review booklets to customers.
- Prepare schematics for AC/DC electrical circuits in single- and/or three-phase environments.
- Create and validate harness designs and drawings for system integration and manufacturing.
- Specify design materials and source purchase components.
- Develop harness drawings and panel layouts using 2D and 3D CAD software.
- Provide direction and support to mechanical engineering for system integration.
- Review detail drawings for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with client standards.
- Generate and review bills of materials for completeness.
- Provide instructions and support to electrical technicians during system builds.
- Update and track action items, including Engineering Change Orders.
- Support development of other systems and components, including hydraulics, powertrain, engines, and pneumatics.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Health Savings Plan (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Plans for dependent and medical expenses
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness coverage
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Term life benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee-of-the-Month and Employee-of-the-Year recognition
- On-site welding training and qualifications
- Employee luncheons
- Employee and family company picnics
- Community volunteering opportunities
- RITALKA University
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
