Controls Engineer

Burford Corp•Maysville, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Burford Corp., a Midera company, is a manufacturer of industrial baking equipment, including twist tie machines, seeders, pan oilers, and pan shakers. The Controls Engineer supports the Sustaining Engineering team by 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 travel of approximately 10% based on business needs. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; the company will not sponsor employment visas.

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 and HMI hardware, PowerFlex drives, and Kinetix 5500 servo systems.
Familiarity with Rockwell Software 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.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; 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 Links, with Allen Bradley PLCs.
Work with safety systems, including GuardLogix and safety relays.
Configure control 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 to 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.