Senior Controls Engineer
About The Position
Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do? At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets. Make an impact Support, repair, and upgrade installed systems at customer facilities Provide after-hours controls support of customer automation systems as required and maintaining remote access credentials Provide onsite support of electrical / mechanical and controls installations Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting of automation systems to reduce customer downtime Responsible for modification of existing PLC and HMI software for customer automation systems on a project basis Work with project manager to ensure enough time is allotted in the project schedule for the required work to be completed Pre-project prep work is complete in a timely manner On-site commissioning of equipment primarily from a controls standpoint with in-depth knowledge of the electrical / mechanical installation as well Assist with on-site leading of project team to ensure project is progressing per schedule Develop documentation and knowledge base articles as required by projects Provides onsite team with guidance on Swisslog standards for electrical wiring and labeling
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in technical environment inclusive of strong electrical/mechanical troubleshooting
- Ability to troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems using PLC software to localize issues
- Ability to read and modify PLC code written in multiple different languages
- Knowledgeable in Siemens Step 7 Classic and TIA Portal with familiarity of their programming languages (Ladder, statement list, and function block diagram)
- Ability to multi-task and work independently
- Highly proactive and self-motivated
- Industrial experience with sound knowledge of electro-mechanical or automation systems
- Application knowledge of warehouse distribution systems (pallet or tote conveyor, storage and retrieval machines, monorail systems, etc)
- Experience with AC Variable Frequency Drives and low voltage controls systems
- Experience programming Variable Frequency Drives from scratch
- Knowledge of controls programming languages like: Ladder, Statement List, Function Block Diagram, or Structured Text
- Travel as required to support projects, including weekends and potentially holidays
Nice To Haves
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science
- Siemens or Allen Bradley Certifications
- Experience with Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses (PROFIBUS, ASi, DeviceNET, etc)
- Experience with the following VFD OEMs: SEW, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, or Kuka
- Experience with structured text programming languages
- EPLAN or AutoCAD-E familiarity/experience
- Demo3d or other industrial emulation software
- Shows ownership and pride in craftsmanship
- Knowledge of electrical/mechanical standards and best practices (don’t run communication cable next to high voltage, e-stops must operate a certain way, etc)
Responsibilities
- Support, repair, and upgrade installed systems at customer facilities
- Provide after-hours controls support of customer automation systems as required and maintaining remote access credentials
- Provide onsite support of electrical / mechanical and controls installations
- Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting of automation systems to reduce customer downtime
- Responsible for modification of existing PLC and HMI software for customer automation systems on a project basis
- Work with project manager to ensure enough time is allotted in the project schedule for the required work to be completed
- Pre-project prep work is complete in a timely manner
- On-site commissioning of equipment primarily from a controls standpoint with in-depth knowledge of the electrical / mechanical installation as well
- Assist with on-site leading of project team to ensure project is progressing per schedule
- Develop documentation and knowledge base articles as required by projects
- Provides onsite team with guidance on Swisslog standards for electrical wiring and labeling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
