Sr. Controls Engineer

Wilder Systems•Austin, TX

13d•$115,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wilder Systems is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to be responsible for the layout and functionality of all system hardware. This position requires both a strong programming and electrical background. The Controls Engineer must be able conduct hardware selection, architect systems, and program at all stages of the deployment lifecycle of Wilder Systems’ projects. The ideal candidate has strong fundamentals in electrical design, enjoys challenging problems, and brings experience in PLC programming. Wilder Systems designs, manufactures, and installs robotic systems for industrial manufacturing applications in the aerospace industry. Our tools are used in direct manufacturing and maintenance of aerospace structures, operating as a growing global fleet on factory floors and flight lines worldwide. We have a dynamic, talented, and collaborative engineering team and want those who are energized by solving our customers' toughest problems.

Requirements

6 or more years of professional experience in electrical engineering or a related field
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and have a solid understanding of basic electrical and mechanical control systems
Excellent knowledge in Control Theory
Highly Proficient in PLC and HMI programming
Knowledge of industrial hardware and software available on the market
Strong familiarity with Network communication
Expert proficiency in AutoCAD
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field
Strong communication, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills
Both self-motivated and work well under general supervision
Works well in high pressure situations, during tight deadlines, and with customers
US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Nice To Haves

3+ years experience working directly with aerospace automation
3+ years experience designing for low volume manufacturing
Extensive Siemens TIA Portal experience
Experience assembling mechanical and electrical components
Design for UL and CE certification
Manufacturing knowledge - drilling, welding, pick and place automation, and fastening
Ability to perform programming in robot languages (Fanuc/Yaskawa)
Experience creating engineering standards documents and best practices for electrical drawings and plc code

Responsibilities

Analyze requirements and statements of work to clearly define objectives
Provide feedback with practical solutions through real world applications and examples
Generate matrices and schematics to support design decisions: one-line diagrams, power schedules, system block diagrams, and trade studies of decisions
Generate request for proposals and statement of work for suppliers: outsource panel builds, cable harness, and/or programming
Collaborate with Mechanical and Applications Engineers to design and develop products and tools up to a suitable technical readiness level (TRL) to deploy in a production or research environment
Design all aspects of a robotic automation system and its sub-assemblies for manufacturing applications
Programmable Logic Controller: Communication set up, Programming main and individual sequences, Program Input/Outputs: Analog and digital, Program motion sequences with field device feedbacks, Configure safety, Motor and VFD’s, Configure onboard Input/Outputs and Networking, Motion Axis set up, Program sequences
Field Devices: Cable management, Configure part at device and PLC, Program device
Robot and Automation Systems: Communication Set Up, Design data handshake, Configure safety features
Human Machine Interface: Alarms and fault handling, Security and user privileges - operator vs maintenance, Screen development and tag management
Generate bills of material, mechanical and electrical schematics, and cable lists
Document standard operating procedures and reports for power up of new systems and devices
Provide diagrams and information to support design reviews and product proposals