Controls Engineer

WARN INDUSTRIES INC• Clackamas, OR, US, OR

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, support Warn Industries’ electrical needs through participating in the design and development of programmable manufacturing equipment. Apply, install, program, and support software that contributes to the advancement of state-of-the-art manufacturing. Install, repair, replace, and maintain electrical equipment, fixtures, and systems. Assist as needed in production line-down control system related issues. Assist in design and maintain automated manufacturing processes, research new opportunities and train others. Lead the organization in developmental strategies for improved automation, standardization of equipment and systems that monitor and improve processes in production.

Requirements

Minimum 2-year associate degree and/or technical school with electrical manufacturing emphasis.
Minimum of four years of Control Systems Design and implementation.
Ability to use a variety of PLC programming logic.
Must be able to use a PC effectively.
Ability to use and understand motion control systems, servo/micro stepping motors and robotics.
Capable of designing and implementing HMI devices.
Ability to use and set-up LVDTs.
Be able to implement analog transducers to interface to digital control systems.
Ability to implement data logging and control data processes.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment is required.
Ability to read and draw electrical schematics in AutoCAD.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, and wire diagrams.
Must have knowledge of the practices, tools, equipment, and materials used within the electrician’s trade.
Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of pertinent local, state and national codes.
Must possess basic reading, writing, and computation skills.
Ability to continuously improve and learn new skills.
Must possess good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work under general supervision.
Willing to adapt schedule to meet production requirements.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, customers, and visitors.
Ability to effectively problem-solve and lead problem-solving efforts as necessary.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to facilitate activities necessary to a project’s completion.
Must have a history of impeccable integrity, ethics, and fair play.
Ability to network multiple workstations and machines together for machine cell integration.
Ability to maintain and troubleshoot controls for wastewater processing equipment, monitoring, and reporting systems.
Ability to read, write, verbalize and comprehend instructions and correspondence in the English language. Exhibit strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external customers while providing exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service.
Must have basic mathematical skills equivalent to those required under education requirement. Higher skills may be required depending on actual job duties.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in design of manufacturing equipment, tooling and processes that require a broad theoretical understanding and application of the physical sciences. Evolve design equipment to improve quality, cost, and reliability.
Contribute to the advancement of state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. Actively involved with the transition of products and manufacturing processes from prototype stage into full production.
Analyze new product designs, assemblies, and components to improve product reliability, quality and to ensure compatibility with manufacturing processes and cost objectives.
Design automation systems, utilizing PLCs, motion controls, servo/micro stepping motors, robotics, HMI & SCADA.
Identify and implement process monitoring/controls utilizing actuators, transducers, analog/digital measurements, and interfacing.
Implement machine monitoring, data logging and data processing of networked equipment.
Research and identify causes of technical manufacturing equipment problems. Define and implement permanent solution.
Use programming languages: Basic, Visual Basic, PLC Knowledge in, Siemens, GE (Emerson), Allen Bradley and Labview, CNC.
Generate documentation including electrical and pneumatic schematics, trouble-shooting guides, and service manuals.
Create electrical schematics and drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
Provide required training to operators/maintenance crew.
Establish standardization of control systems.
Assemble and install electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical equipment and systems such as production machinery / fixtures.
Perform assigned work in compliance with National Electric Code, NFPA 70.
Maintain electrical log of new construction work performed.
Use variety of hand and power tools, and machines to perform duties.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and/or electro-mechanical equipment and systems requiring the isolation of the malfunction, disassembly of equipment and repair/replacement of electrical and electronic parts and components: wiring, controllers, switches, motors, PLCs, circuit boards, relays, enclosures, etc.
Review work requests for electrical repairs and maintenance, determine nature of problem and recommend appropriate solution.
May participate in Warn Industries’ selection process as necessary.
Participate in team meetings as required (safety, problem-solving, etc.).
Implement the Quality Policy and Procedures in all aspects of daily duties and responsibilities.
Responsible for prompt and regular attendance as scheduled.
Work safely and without injury.
Accountable for developing and monitoring processes and practices necessary for legal and ethical compliance in assigned area.
Ability to calculate fault current for new and existing facility equipment and continuing implementation of Arc Flash Compliance.