What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at ALKAR Inc.?
Description
Position SummaryAs a Controls Engineer at Alkar, you’ll design the latest automation control systems while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and field service. We’re looking for someone who has a strong technical background and versatility who can shift gears when priorities change, help others, and grow alongside a company that’s still innovating after 60 years.
Key Responsibilities
Position SummaryAs a Controls Engineer at Alkar, you’ll design the latest automation control systems while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and field service. We’re looking for someone who has a strong technical background and versatility who can shift gears when priorities change, help others, and grow alongside a company that’s still innovating after 60 years.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and program PLC and HMI applications using Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View.
- Define control strategies, documentation, and project deliverables.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and field service teams; serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert.
- Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues across electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines.
- Review electrical schematics, panel designs, controls documentation, and code for safety, accuracy, maintainability, and compliance with project requirements.
- Support customer startups and commissioning, with travel generally limited to up to 10%.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Adaptable and dependable.
- Collaborative—able to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
- Organized with attention to detail
- Effective communicator—clear and professional verbal and written skills.
- Committed to safety and operational excellence.
- Priority on quality, support, and doing things the right way.
- 2 years of hands-on experience designing, programming, or commissioning industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Solid understanding of industrial automation systems and control networks.
- Proficiency with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC and HMI platforms; Siemens experience is a plus.
- Experience with process control, VFDs, servo motion, safety PLCs, instrumentation, and multi-system integration.
- Ability to read, create, and review electrical schematics and controls documentation.
- Ability to manage several active projects while communicating priorities, risks, and technical decisions clearly.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Automation, or a related discipline—or equivalent experience gained on the job.