The controls engineer is responsible for complete electrical and pneumatic hardware design package development as well as programming, commissioning, customer training, and final machine operation documentation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hardware design of electrical circuits to US and international standards
• Control panel layout (familiarity with UL508A is a plus, but not required)
• Specifying purchased components based on customer and machine requirements
• Contributing to the risk assessment team for assigned projects
• Organize and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Complete projects on time and within budget
• Communicate effectively with customers and fellow team members to solve problems encountered during design / build / commissioning of assigned projects
• Develop all required programs for assigned projects including, but not limited to:
• Motion control
• Vision / measurement / inspection
• Data acquisition
• PLC programming
• User interface
• Robot integration
• Pneumatic and hydraulic control systems is also a plus

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 7 years of experience, 4 years if previous OEM / specialty equipment experience
• CAD software – Solidworks Electrical experience is not required, but is a plus
• Spreadsheet, word processing, database tool experience
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to perform final commissioning and training at customer facility. Estimated travel is between 25 and 30% annually.
• Valid US state driver’s license is required, valid passport is a plus
• Work visa would be considered