Controls Engineer
Job Description
Job Description
Summary/Objective:
Apply knowledge of automation controls principles to collaborate with peers in the design and troubleshooting of products, automation systems, robotics and controls systems.
Essential Functions:
(This description is not all inclusive, other duties may be assigned):
· Troubleshoot and repair equipment, using available resources and knowledge to resolve problems.
· Recommend changes such as new equipment or modified procedures to improve performance and customer satisfaction.
· Conduct detailed inventories and inspections to determine necessary maintenance and repairs.
· Assist in planning and coordinating team efforts.
· Often work non-standard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions.
· Specify system components or products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
· Write, modify and debug PLC code on existing machines.
· Write, modify and debug various motion control programs.
· Write, modify and debug robot programming (ABB, Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Epson, and/or Universal Robotics).
· Train and support Field Service Engineers and Field Service Technicians
· Adhere to all workplace safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
· Provide feedback and recommendations to improve automation products.
· Assists in enhancing Automation capabilities by continued research into industry standards and best practices.
· Provide a communication link to Senior Engineering, Marketing/Sales and Field Service departments concerning customers and commercial equipment.
· Assist manufacturing and purchasing departments in the selection and/or substitutes for new and obsolescent parts with equivalent parts.
· Support field personnel with the troubleshooting of equipment and installation of new products
· Assist in the investigation and evaluation of product improvement suggestions
· Submit verbal and written reports of activities and recommendations to supervisor
· Perform other related duties as required or directed
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops;reviewing professional publications;establishing personal networks;participating in professional societies.
· Adhere to all workplace safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
Competencies:
· Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
· Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
· Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
· Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
· Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
· Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
Required Education and Experience:
· BA/BS degree in engineering or related discipline (BSEE degree preferred)
· 5+ years of experience in the automation industry
· Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.G. Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
· Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems (e.G. Allen Bradley, National Instruments, Maple
· Systems)
· Familiar with Industry Standards UL and CE
· Familiar with Vision Systems (e.G. Cognex, Keyence)
· Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.G. IAI, Yasakawa)
· Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
· Experience with machine vision systems to include specifying camera, lenses, lighting solutions and vision tool programming
· Troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.
· Familiarity with Solid Works or equivalent 3D design software.
· Proven track record in engineering leadership and experience in the development and implementation of standard engineering practices and GMP.
· Participant in the development and/or implementation of any process or standard including ISO, LEAN, JIT, NFPA.