Senior Controls Engineer - Columbia PSI

Columbia Machine World Headquarters•Denver, CO

5d•$92,700 - $118,450

About The Position

The Senior Controls Engineer, like other engineering levels, supports the Electrical Engineering Team to Concept, Design and Develop PLC controlled machinery products and systems for the hardscape and masonry industries using electrical, mechanical, and software technologies. We manufacture our own electrical panels and are focused on using Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs.

Requirements

Software and programming experience for PLC and HMI programming
Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PPt, Outlook)
AutoCAD
Rockwell Logix PLC Controls (RS Logix5000)
Rockwell closed-loop VFD as well as Servo drives and controls
(Graphical Interfaces) Factory Talk preferred
Computer/Technical
Written and Oral Communication
Analytical
Project/Process Management
Clerical/Secretarial
Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables, as well as have a high level of creative thinking ability
Ability to provide a respectful work environment for others
Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere.
10 years relevant work experience
Interest in PC supervisory controls for equipment and/or process controls
Has a process control background
Experience with analyzing job results and planning workflow
Experience with maintain production schedules, on multiple and simultaneous projects

Nice To Haves

Experience with Visual Basic, a plus
Bachelor’s degree - preferred

Responsibilities

Independent Systems Development and Technical Guidance
Systems Projects Lead
Product line guidance and Improvement Projects
Act in a support role to other engineers and independently on more defined projects
Review equipment performance scopes
Review, create, and modify electrical schematics
Review and specify electrical components used in equipment Bill of Materials
Review, create and modify PLC and HMI programs and support software
Define requirements and test performance of motion control products and features
Troubleshoot equipment operation and communication networks
Work in a multiple project, multiple task, collaborative environment
Support of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) in accordance with design requirements, company protocols, processes and procedures
Delegate new projects to other engineers
Answer technical questions
Attend all interdepartmental meetings
Scheduling Meeting
Supply Agreement Meeting
Kickoff Meeting
Sign Off
Represent Electrical Engineering in technical discussions.
Be a technical advisor / mentor to our electrical engineers and assembly.
Be the auditor by double checking engineering work.
Act as project lead and department liaison on large and non-standard projects (ie. Stowell)
Support and ensure our engineers follow PLC & HMI standards
Help to maintain the integrity and up to date status of the Master Files
Electrical schematics
PLC program
HMI programs
Monitor and distribute work of electrical redlines to standard equipment and Field Update Notices for production projects.
Continue manage improvements by having engineers submit improvement ideas.
Looking for ways to help reduce electrical engineering hours
Monitor and distribute work relating to obsolete electrical components
Prioritize and directly help to engineers and Service Reps. on technical issues
Work with EE Manager on controls innovation and new technology
Meet customer expectations by clear and concise two-way communication.
Design and evaluate systems and products by applying sound principles of power management, system/component control, and human/machine interface.
Maximize the efficiency of the department by successfully accomplishing projects within the allotment time frame a focus on avoiding any non-value added word or re-work
Provide product, service or equipment technical and engineering information by answering questions and requests.
Determine improvements by analyzing cost-benefit ratios of equipment, supplies, or service applications in customer environment, engineering or proposing changes in equipment, processes or use of materials or services.
Comply with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; advising customer or product, service or equipment adherence to requirements; advising customer or needed actions
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Contribute to electrical engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending option and courses of action; implementing directives.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed in a timely fashion and being willing to attempt new assignments or fill in for others as needed; accomplishes other duties as assigned.
Travel up to 20% to support customer needs.