Engineer, Controls

Packsize•Louisville, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Packsize is seeking a PLC/Controls Engineer in Louisville, Kentucky. The role primarily manages and sustains complex PLC object-oriented code bases developed in Codesys and B&R that run on multiple Packsize machine platforms. It also maintains code for a machine built around a Siemens PLC and develops new code in response to component obsolescence, safety issues, customer requirements, and code restructuring. The engineer develops and programs automation applications, helps architect and document control designs, commissions machines, and creates and executes formal test plans with a testing team. The role includes estimating implementation effort, troubleshooting application and electrical or mechanical issues, and supporting machines throughout development, production, and operation, both remotely and onsite. The engineer also tracks project status, contributes to project planning and resource allocation, participates in product ideation and improvement, and mentors other engineers. Travel to customer locations may be required, up to 10% as needed. The role involves physical work to fabricate prototypes and build machines, including using machine-shop tools and turning wrenches. Packsize describes itself as an automation company focused on improving packaging process flows and sustainability. Compensation is commensurate with experience. The company offers paid time off and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, and a bonus program, among other benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field.
Knowledge of motion physics and advanced motion-control programming.
Application and/or firmware development experience in a high-level object-oriented language such as Python, C, C++, or C#.
Experience with IEC 61131-2/PLCopen programming languages; structured text is required.
Experience with Git or SVN, including committing, branching, merging, debugging, and related code-development and management functions.
Knowledge of industrial Ethernet, such as EtherCAT or PowerLink.
Familiarity with closed-loop feedback control strategies.
Programmable safety expertise.
Experience with Codesys, Siemens, and B&R Automation Studio.
Familiarity with agile approaches to product development, as both a participant and leader.
Ability to read electrical schematics.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.
Curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Experience with an Engineering Change Process (ECO/ECN).
Ability to perform physical work necessary to fabricate prototypes and build machines.
Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

Nice To Haves

FBD programming experience.
TwinCAT experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and sustain PLC code bases for various industrial controls platforms.
Develop high-level object-oriented structured-text code in Codesys, B&R Automation, and Siemens.
Commission new machines containing servo drives, sensors, pneumatic actuators, and gluers.
Help architect code.
Maintain code in repositories.
Document control application designs.
Program automation applications.
Develop formal test plans and scripts, then work with a testing team to execute the tests.
Estimate implementation effort for automation applications.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
Track and report project status using tools such as Azure DevOps and Confluence.
Travel to customer locations to resolve technical problems.
Participate in brainstorming and ideation sessions focused on product development and improvement.
Support machines during development, production, and operation through remote and onsite support.
Assist in creating project plans.
Provide input on resource allocation.
Assess skill sets and resource strengths and weaknesses for project staffing.
Mentor other engineers.
Perform physical work necessary to fabricate prototypes and build machines, including using machine-shop tools and turning wrenches.