Controls Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in electrical engineering, or an advanced degree.
• 0–12 years of successful experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Rockwell or Siemens PLCs.
• Knowledge of AC drives, both open-loop and closed-loop.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations in the USA; the posting states up to 35–40% in the introduction and up to 50% in the role details.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Ethernet IP network design.
• Experience with machine safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget, as defined by the Project Manager.
• Ensure deliverables and solutions meet quality standards, processes, and established engineering practices.
• Interpret design input requirements to produce semi-complex system designs.
• Select and place electrical and controls components for conveyor systems, such as photoeyes, I/O blocks, beacon lights, control stations, gateways, and VFDs.
• Develop electrical layouts and schematic drawings using appropriate CAD tools.
• Perform FLA, power drop, cable length, and other engineering calculations to ensure functionality and compliance with Dematic and industry standards.
• Design industrial networks in accordance with Dematic guidelines and industry standards, including Ethernet, ProfiBus/ProfiNet, AS-i, and DCAN.
• Design semi-complex conveyor control software using tools such as AB Logix Designer.
• Configure VFD parameters for specific application requirements.
• Create configuration and parameter files for Embedded Conveyor Controllers (ECCs).
• Perform emulation testing of designed systems to verify functionality.
• Document findings and results in accordance with Dematic standards, including best practices, standard work packages, process documentation, application guidelines, and manuals.
• Share documentation and knowledge with less experienced engineers through training sessions, spreadsheets, manuals, and other collaborative formats.
• Track engineering progress against schedule and report updates to ME/CE Leads.
• Commission complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
• Recommend ideas for productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improved customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Career development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Pay transparency.
• Global opportunities.