Experienced Controls Engineer
About The Position
The Experienced Controls Engineer writes and tests control code for machine motion in accordance with Aagard standards, customer specifications, and project requirements. The role verifies control code and machine concepts through testing to ensure project requirements and timelines are met, and contributes to the development and maintenance of controls standards. The engineer provides support to internal and external customers during commissioning, machine acceptance, troubleshooting, field issues, and equipment retrofits. The role also trains customers on HMI and machine operation, leads assigned projects with minimal supervision, participates in design reviews and collaborative problem-solving, and communicates professionally across departments and with customers. Domestic and international travel of up to 30% is required, potentially on any day of the week. A valid passport must be obtained and maintained; its cost is reimbursed by Aagard. Additional compensation is offered for road pay.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related mathematics field plus 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Strong knowledge of programming practices and concepts related to motion and timing.
- Knowledge of mechanical, controls, and electrical systems.
- Knowledge of electrical and electronic components.
- Experience or training with PCs, servos, and PLCs.
- Strong visualization skills and the ability to conceptualize control solutions.
- Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
- Experience with Microsoft products, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong prioritization, time management, organization, proactive decision-making, and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing.
- Ability to walk or stand up to 100% of the time.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time, potentially on any day of the week.
- Must obtain and maintain a valid passport.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley products.
Responsibilities
- Write control code for machine motion according to Aagard standards, customer specifications, and project requirements.
- Ensure control code is timely, accurate, and complete for machine power up.
- Test machines to verify control code and machine concepts meet project requirements and timelines.
- Help develop and maintain Aagard’s controls standards.
- Support commissioning and machine acceptance to help ensure machine reliability.
- Troubleshoot and provide engineering support for field issues, equipment retrofits, and related challenges.
- Train internal and external customers on HMI and machine operation.
- Respond quickly to issues to minimize downtime at customer facilities.
- Lead assigned projects with minimal supervision and ensure timely execution and results.
- Participate in design reviews and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Communicate professionally across departments and with customers.
- Represent Aagard professionally in the field and during customer interactions.
- Travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time, potentially on any day of the week.
- Obtain and maintain a valid passport.
Benefits
- Preventive and major medical coverage for the employee and family, fully paid by Aagard.
- Flexible health plan options with company contributions through Traditional Individual Insurance.
- Payment in lieu for employees insured elsewhere.
- Company-paid dental, life, and disability insurance.
- Wellness reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.
- 401(k) with a 50% company match on the first 10% of employee contributions.
- Quarterly profit sharing.
- Paid time off.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Paid volunteer time off.
- Mentorship and servant leadership programs.
- Scholarships and tuition reimbursement.
- On-staff chaplain support.
- Matching of charitable contributions.
- Team-building events and Lunch & Learns.
- Fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.
- Passport cost reimbursement.
- Additional compensation for road pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
