Sr. Controls Engineer

GENERAL ROBOTICS (a SIG SAUER Company)•Portsmouth, NH

About The Position

The Sr. Controls Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing PLC based machine control systems for automated and semi-automated production equipment. Design work includes PLC programming, electrical cabinet design, and specification and sourcing of electrical and electro-mechanical hardware. Build electrical cabinets and panels for projects when required. Also responsible for programming and integration of robots for assembly and machining operations. Support existing PLC and robot-based equipment to maintain factory throughput.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline with 7-10 years of previous experience.
Proficiency with multiple PLC software packages including but not limited to Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi.
Must be able to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Must be proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and monday.com.
Overall, must be able to work in a team, lead, plan, and execute multiple projects at once.
Quality of work must be very high.
Organization of documentation and recordkeeping shall be to a high standard. Skilled at the use of Gantt charts and formal project management techniques.
Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
In depth knowledge of servo driven systems, load cells, sensors and HMI displays.
In depth knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Nice To Haves

In depth knowledge of NFPA 79 electrical and OSHA safety standards is preferred.
In depth knowledge of programming robotic systems is preferred.
Proficient CAD skills for documentation of electrical schematics and panel layout.
Possesses a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

Responsibilities

Communicate with mechanical engineers to generate concepts, detailed sequence of operations, and specify special electro-mechanical hardware to meet project requirements.
Manage multiple projects to synchronize with mechanical hardware delivery to meet final project deadlines. Document project progress with established project tracker for communication to team members and management.
Provide detailed documentation for PLC and robotic programs, I/O lists, bill of materials, and electrical schematics. Maintain documentation if modifications are required.
Wire and build complete electrical panels, cabinets, and HMI displays. Wire completed machinery.
Thoroughly debug control systems with Mechanical Engineering to meet SIG machine spec runoff requirements, NFPA 79 electrical, and OSHA safety standards.
Quickly respond to troubleshoot existing production equipment to maintain output. This includes specialized assembly and test equipment, automated CNC equipment, and robotic systems.
Resolve and prevent quality issues by applying state of the art sensor, vision technology, and fail-safe controls programming.
Communicate with all levels of production management and engineering regarding project status and troubleshooting duties.
Work with Manufacturing Engineers to generate detailed machine specifications for turnkey, automated systems.
Research new technology for machine control systems and automation to reduce manufacturing cost and improve throughput.
Provide controls cost estimates to Manufacturing Engineers to generate annual cost savings plan.
Perform as technical leader and resource to co-workers while actively mentoring less senior Engineers and Specialists.
May lead and actively volunteer for continuous improvement projects and tasks.
Participate in 5S Workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good working order through sustainment activities, including requests for maintenance when needed for both personal space and multi-use department spaces.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.