Electrical Controls Engineer II

FCX Performance•Sherwood, OR

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About The Position

Olympus Controls is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer II to join their growing company. This role is a key contributor to the Engineering Solutions team, participating in the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of electro-mechanical solutions for machine and process automation. Responsibilities include contributing to system architecture, communication protocols, safety systems, electrical schematic generation, and application-specific software programming. The role requires growing knowledge in robots, servo and stepper control systems, feedback devices, PLCs, HMIs, communication protocols, vision systems, and control system electrical design to UL 508A standards. This position is for a well-organized, self-motivated individual who enjoys diverse assignments, technology, and working with people. It demands enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, resiliency, excellent communication skills, and a professional demeanor. The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach to problem-solving and be willing to learn and become proficient in programming and troubleshooting automation hardware.

Requirements

2-5 years of relevant automation controls system design, coding, or troubleshooting experience required.
Computer literacy and Microsoft Office experience is a must
Proven experience with and understanding of mechatronics (e.g., robotics, vision systems)
Experience with and understanding of automation controls
Delivered examples of control system software code

Nice To Haves

Vision system programming a plus
Practiced knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) or engineering level statistics classes

Responsibilities

Working with fast-paced, world-class, technically savvy clients
Participate in delivering cutting-edge automation solutions including vision, motion, and robotics
Have ownership of an automation subsystem controls design under the guidance of the senior control’s engineers
Assist in developing new automation technology
Collaborating in a supportive, open, high-growth, team environment
Drive for, and achieving, excellent project execution
Honoring our commitments, being accountable to your teammates and supporting our values
Participate in concepting automation solutions within a team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Application. Engineers
Drafting conceptual function diagrams of inter-related system elements (processors, components, inputs, etc.)
Draw electrical schematics of control systems to UL508a standards using SolidWorks electrical
Troubleshoot controls system (electrical, communications, software)
Writing and testing application code using best practices
Communicate your process, roadblocks, and status regularly
Working hands-on with a wide variety of technology and applications