Controls Engineer
About The Position
We have opportunities for Software Controls Engineers, Hardware Controls Engineers, and Controls Engineers. Software Controls Engineers will focus on control system architecture, PLC and HMI development, and cross-functional collaboration from design through commissioning, working closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to deliver reliable, high-performance automation solutions. Hardware Controls Engineers will concentrate on electrical and controls hardware design, including schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs), collaborating with mechanical engineering, software controls engineering, manufacturing, and service teams. The Controls Engineer role involves designing new extrusion control systems and modifying/upgrading existing ones, assisting with shop floor checkouts, and evaluating systems, parts, or processes for cost efficiency and reliability.
Requirements
- College Degree in relevant field: 2- or 4-year electrical engineering, mechatronics, engineering or controls engineering degree required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience
- Knowledge of industrial automation, controls engineering or automated machinery
- Experience with high-speed servo applications and variable frequency drives (VFD’s)
- Knowledge of Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLC’s required
- VFD, HMI/SCADA programming experience using applications including RSView ME/SE, Wonderware, Yaskawa, Rockwell FactoryTalk View, Allen-Bradley PowerFlex
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and their requirements
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office products
- Written and verbal communication skills required
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Preference for those with experience in a manufacturing or capital equipment environment, specifically industrial automation or automated machine design
Responsibilities
- Control system architecture
- PLC and HMI development
- Cross functional collaboration from design through commissioning
- Deliver reliable, high-performance automation solutions
- Electrical and controls hardware design
- Schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Design new extrusion control systems
- Make modifications/upgrades to existing extrusion control systems
- Assist in Shop Floor checkouts of assembled extrusion control systems
- Identify and document possible updates/changes needed to ensure sold specifications are met
- Evaluate systems, parts or processes for cost efficiency and reliability to ensure project completion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
