Controls Engineer

SpecSys • New Ulm, MN

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About The Position

SpecSys is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their team. This role involves programming and design work for mobile equipment, including electrical component selection, control loop scripting, schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and user manuals. The Controls Engineer will collaborate with other engineers, manufacturing, and project managers to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, correctly, and safely. SpecSys is a family-owned company with over 25 years of experience in project management, engineering, and manufacturing for large mobile equipment, holding ISO-9001:2015 certification. They focus on creating jobs in rural communities and value strong relationships with employees, customers, and communities.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable with CodeSys (or C, C++, VBA) and other mobile equipment program language
• Experience with SAE J1939 and CANopen
• Capable to work on CAD packages
• Possess strong mechanical, controls and electronics aptitude
• Electrical systems design experience
• Experienced in automotive or mobile equipment electrical design or mobile equipment controls
• Experienced in PLC programming
• Experienced in mobile electrical and hybrid power systems
• Hydraulic system control experience
• Experienced in system design and development
• Ability to interact at a professional level with Manufacturing Operations, Sales, Clients, and Quality
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to understand and apply local, national, and international codes and to comply with such as deemed necessary
• 4+ years of controls and electrical experience

Responsibilities

• Program and complete design work for mobile equipment
• Select electrical devices/components
• Develop control loop functional scripts
• Create schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
• Develop detailed BOMs
• Create Operator and User Manuals
• Collaborate with other SpecSys engineers, manufacturing, and project managers
• Verify design meets performance and configuration specifications
• Develop and update project timelines, including periodic reviews
• Develop system concepts to meet project function
• Perform engineering calculations to verify compliance with design requirements
• Provide technical data to the client, designers, and drafters
• Develop electronic control systems to meet customer expectations and specifications
• Provide programming for controls, including PLC's and HMI/GUI components
• Provide analysis to verify system function, such as FMEA, design verification and validation
• Prepare system operation documents for the customer
• Prepare and present project design review booklets to the customer
• Prepare system schematics for AC /DC electrical circuits in single- and/or three- phase environments
• Create and validate harness designs and drawings to support system integration and manufacturing
• Specify materials to be used in design
• Specify and source purchase components to be used
• Provide direction and support to mechanical engineering for system integration
• Generate and review Bill of Materials for completeness
• Provide instructions and support to electrical technicians for system builds
• Update and track action items, including Engineering Change Orders
• Support development of other systems and components, hydraulics, powertrain, engine, pneumatics

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Plan (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Plans (Dependent and Medical)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Term Life Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee-of-the-Month
• Employee-of-the-Year
• On-site Welding Training and Qualifications
• Employee Luncheons
• Company Picnics
• Community Volunteering Opportunities
• RITALKA University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level