Controls System Design Engineer

Hyperion Technology Group • Tupelo, MS

14d

About The Position

Hyperion Technology Group, Inc. is seeking a Controls System Design Engineer to join our team. HTG designs and builds custom automated machinery , testing equipment, and specialized systems for a variety of industries, including but not limited to Consumer Products, Medical/Life Sciences, Automotive and Light Industrial, and Government Agencies.

Requirements

• Proficiency with process integration and electromechanical I mechatronic systems
• In-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, NFPA70, UL508A)
• In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI, NFPA, ISO, OSHA)
• Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment: PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix and RSLogix 5000) and Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley GuardLogix, Banner, etc.)
• Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI -AB RSView, FactoryTalk, WinCC, Ignition)
• Field bus Networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet IP , Safety rated field bus networks)
• Serial communication (RS-232, RS-485, etc.) between devices
• Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database Demonstrated excellence in programming PLCs
• Must have a well-defined methodology for maintaining code structure and Ability to program state machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and place automation, data acquisition, and PIO control
• Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protection, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote 1/0, VFD and servo systems
• Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)
• Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives
• Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (LVDT and pressure transducers, dispensing systems, temperature controllers, DC torque tool systems, current and power meters, etc.)
• Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5-15 years' experience as a hands-on Controls Design Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience with programming Cartesian, SCARA and Articulated robots is highly desired (Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa, Epson)
• Experience with Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Fanuc)
• Knowledge of production quality metrics is a
• Experience with National Instruments LabView is highly desired
• Ability to use 3D CAD packages such as SolidWorks and Inventor is a
• Open to travel up to 10% to customer sites

Responsibilities

• Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, cost, quality and lead-time limits
• Design new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NFPA70/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized , structured, documented, maintainable and PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), LabView, machine vision, and 3rd party equipment
• Implement (ANSI, NFPA, and ISO compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries , conveyors , and other high volume manufacturing equipment
• Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
• Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
• Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as Introduce automated processes into production and train Maintenance and Production Teams to support after deployment into production
• Create machine interactions with plant-wide Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and process variables

What This Job Offers

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