Electrical Controls Engineer II

9050 Olympus Controls Corp.•Sherwood, OR

88d

About The Position

Olympus Controls is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer II to contribute to the Engineering Solutions team. Working with Electrical, Mechanical, and Application Engineering teammates, this engineer will participate in designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting electromechanical solutions for machine and process automation. Applications range from single-axis stepper motor actuators to multi-axis vision-guided robotics, automated assembly machines, and Autonomous Mobile Robot systems. The role contributes to, and may have limited ownership of, systems architecture, communications protocols, safety systems, electrical schematics, and application-specific software. The engineer will apply developing knowledge of robotics, servo and stepper control systems, feedback devices, PLCs, HMIs, communication protocols, vision systems, and control-system electrical design to UL 508A standards. The position involves hands-on programming and troubleshooting of automation hardware and working on multiple assignments in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Infrequent travel may be necessary, less than 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
2–5 years of relevant automation control-system design, coding, or troubleshooting experience.
Practiced knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) or engineering-level statistics coursework.
Computer literacy and Microsoft Office experience.
Proven experience with and understanding of mechatronics, such as robotics and vision systems.
Experience with and understanding of automation controls.
Provide examples of control-system software code.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Organized, self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative, flexible, and resilient, with a professional and courteous personality.
Hands-on approach to problem-solving and willingness to learn programming and troubleshooting of automation hardware.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Vision-system programming experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with fast-paced, technically savvy clients.
Participate in delivering automation solutions involving vision, motion, and robotics.
Own an automation subsystem controls design under the guidance of senior controls engineers.
Assist in developing new automation technology.
Collaborate in a supportive, open, high-growth team environment.
Support strong project execution and honor commitments while being accountable to teammates.
Participate in concepting automation solutions with Mechanical, Electrical, and Application Engineering teammates.
Draft conceptual function diagrams of inter-related system elements, including processors, components, and inputs.
Draw control-system electrical schematics to UL 508A standards using SolidWorks Electrical.
Troubleshoot control systems, including electrical, communications, and software issues.
Write and test application code using best practices.
Regularly communicate work processes, roadblocks, and status.
Work hands-on with a wide variety of technology and applications.
Travel infrequently as needed, less than 10%.