Job Details

Fast Growing Manufacturer of sophisticated Packaging Machinery Systems used in Corrugated (box making) applications seeks an experience Control Engineer to join the engineering team. This role will have fairly minimal travel and will be focused on ground up PLC programming (along with HMI and Robot Programming) working in a highly collaborative and structured engineering team. Excellent benefits package and stability. Open to early career candidates for this role.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Control Systems Engineer plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, design and support of electrical control systems, machines and systems. This position requires critical thinking skills and programming of PLC and HMI systems. In addition, this role will include support for Sales, Production and Field Service teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Performs, plans, and schedules electrical and control systems development.

· Designs hardware and software systems for both new and existing machines.

• Performs testing and analysis; correlates data; prepares reports and makes recommendations.
• Provides cost estimates and associated machine and product line improvements.

· Creates and maintains schematics and drawings using company standards and tools.

· Creates and maintains accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).

· Communicates effectively providing complete and accurate information meeting company standards.

• Performs machine and process risk assessments.

· Participates in or leads multi-discipline teams addressing specific design or process issues.

· Develops and tests PLC and HMI code, as described by UML guidelines.

· Installs PLC and HMI code and tests machines at our production facility prior to shipment.

· Prepares and updates machine manuals, as required.

· Performs continuous improvement/cost reductions on machines and options.

• Performs machine quality inspections prior to machine shipments.
• Generates documentation to support quality compliance programs.

· Proposes and implements tools/processes to improve overall company efficiency.

· Participates in Research & Development projects.

· Participates in sales meetings to describe product-related issues and ongoing work.

· Participates in customer meetings to discuss specific machine layouts, performance, specifications, etc.

• Trains other Control Engineers and Field Service Technicians in all aspects of the machine

· Assists with machine installation, commissioning, field troubleshooting and customer training, as required.

· Becomes familiar with all safety and “best-practices” codes and guidelines (OSHA, NFPA, UL, etc.)

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QUALIFICATIONS

Education

· Engineering Degree strongly preferred (BSEE or BSEET preferred) but Mechanical and/or Automation focused education also acceptable. Will consider Associates level education if experience is significant

Experience and Skills

· 1-2 or more years of experience working within an OEM manufacturing environment

o Sufficient experience to be considered fully competent

· Experience in the following is required

o PLC and HMI platforms

o Read IEC and JIC wiring diagrams

o Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

· Experience in the following is desired

o PLC and HMI platforms (Siemens)

o ServoMotioncontrols (Yaskawa, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.)

o Electrical schematic design software (Autocad Electrical, EPLAN)

o Higher Level Programming Language (VB.net, C++, etc.)

o Robot controllers

· In-depth knowledge of controls engineering and a broad working mechanical knowledge

· Able to apply theoretical knowledge, practical experience and current technology to create new software and improve existing software.

· Possesses a wide range of creativity in the application of standard and more-advanced engineering activities; exercises sound judgment in selecting and adapting engineering alternatives.

· Possesses good communication skills, a positive “get-it-done” attitude and the ability to work as part of a team in a demanding production environment.