Controls Service Engineer II

Beckwood Press•Fenton, MO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Controls Service Engineer II Beckwood, headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of custom hydraulic presses and automation equipment and is seeking an Controls Service Engineer II to join our customer service team and contribute to the design and implementation of control systems used on various types of press machinery. You will collaborate closely with our engineering and production teams, serving as the subject matter expert for our control’s platform. In this role, you will support our service technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and retrofitting of PLC-based control systems utilized in hydraulic and servo-electric presses

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, most commonly Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
1 -3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
2 - 5 years industry experience without a bachelor’s degree
Self-starter who is adaptable to work independently and within a team environment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an interactive group environment are essential.
Travel requirements up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Creativity and Innovation
Integrity and Ethics
Personal Courage
Organization
Priority Setting

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair PLC-based press control systems, hydraulic motion control circuits, and servo systems.
Install, configure, and commission control systems for hydraulic and servo electric presses, ensuring proper integration of PLCs and peripherals.
Assist in modernizing hydraulic press controls, upgrading outdated PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and hydraulic servo systems for improved performance and automation.
Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting for hydraulic and servo electric press controls, minimizing downtime, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic, HMI screens, motion control programs, and press automation sequences.
Develop PLC programs using several different platforms, primarily Allen Bradley.
Design intuitive and consistent HMIs using InduSoft WebStudio and AB Panel View.
Create motion control programs using Delta RMC Tools and Yaskawa MotionWorks.
Integrate third-party controls such as oil heaters, robots, conveyors, etc.
Develop HMI extensions using traditional programming languages (HTML5, SQL, VBScript).
Design simple Industrial IT networks.
Create prints used by electricians to assemble control panels using AutoCAD Electrical.
Ensure electrical designs are compliant with UL508a.
Design safety circuits compliant with ISO 13849.
Monitor budget to keep the design within quoted guidelines.
Create Controls Approvals document for review and sign-off by the customer.
Adapt to occasional customer requirements on hardware.
Conduct control system inspections and hydraulic system tuning to enhance system performance and reliability.
Maintain service reports, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and software backups for customer and internal records.
Work closely with engineering, production, and service teams to provide training and guidance on press control systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Bi-annual bonus potential
A team-focused culture with catered lunches, team-building activities, and employee engagement events
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:
Health insurance
Dental and Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
Parental leave
Flexible PTO and sick time
401(k) with employer contribution