Controls Support Engineer

SCHAEFER SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL INC•Findlay, OH

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Support Engineer provides on-site technical support for automated material handling equipment in warehouses and distribution centers, utilizing complex troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a range of technical tools.

Requirements

4-year degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar field.
1+ year of experience with PLC, .NET, or Siemens S7 PLC.
Knowledge of controlled drive engineering.
Familiarity with automation technology, e.g,. Conveyors, automated cranes, and packaging technology.
Knowledge of bus systems, e.g., Ethernet, ASI, Profibus

Nice To Haves

Experience with AUTOCAD or E-Plan is a plus

Responsibilities

Program, troubleshoot, and repair the interface between Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Material Flow Systems (MFS).
Program, troubleshoot, and repair sensors, scanners, visualization systems, motors, frequency inverters, and encoders.
Assist in identifying the root cause of faults and production errors. Work with Onsite staff and software developers to ensure maximum system uptime.
Analyzes system daily operation reports to track and identify opportunities for continued improvement.
Designs test scenarios to identify system issues.
Trains internal and external customers to increase system knowledge, resolve issues, and prevent issues from recurring.
Updates help-desk ticketing system to track, monitor, and resolve issues.
Creates documentation and training materials for system users and system service & maintenance.
Participates in customer and internal meetings.
Collaborate with an international team to ensure optimal system uptime and performance.
Attends and participates in customer and internal meetings.