Controls Engineer

Lincoln Electric•Fort Collins, CO

12d•$80,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. This role will execute the Controls Engineering design, documentation & support functions for the increasing number of robotic projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar (industry experience can be accounted for in lieu of bachelor’s degree)
Desire to learn to design industrial machine control systems including safety systems utilizing 2-D CAD, AutoCad Electrical
Electrical circuit design and analysis experience
Ability to proficiently read and interpret electrical prints
Ability to develop and document procedures
Excellent electrical troubleshooting skills
Ability to travel ~10%
Strong interpersonal skills
Team oriented
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment
Resourceful with strong problem solving
Ability to solve difficult customer problems

Nice To Haves

Three years experience in a manufacturing environment
Allen Bradley Compact Logic experience
Experience in writing, de-bug, and commissioning PLC logic and HMI code
Closed loop Servo experience (Yaskawa)
ABB Robotic control system knowledge
FANUC Robotic control system knowledge
FANUC PMC programming experience
Familiarity with Robotic automation safety
Familiarity with electrical standards (ANSII, NFPA, ISO)
Laser Safety

Responsibilities

Serve as the Lead Controls Engineer for multiple customer projects simultaneously
Responsible for all aspects of Controls Engineering on your projects including design, documentation and support of the assembly and installation team
Responsible for overall robotic cell safety
Have the ability and desire to learn to produce electrical designs for automation equipment including: PLC hardware / software selection & programming, motion control hardware / software selection & programming, schematic diagrams, pneumatic / hydraulic hardware selection and schematic diagrams, control system drawings, wiring techniques and basic electrical troubleshooting procedures
Use an innovative, creative design approach with a goal of minimizing total cost
Standardize controls designs and reduce the number of components used
Customer satisfaction; strive to receive an “A Grade” from the customer on all projects
Excellent teamwork with the project team ; value the input from all members while meeting your on-time, on-budget and quality commitments