What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Ascential Technologies?
Accountabilities
- Program PLC, HMI & other controls from scratch without assistance
- Program and troubleshoot control systems by working with the assembly and engineering teams
- Instruct FSEs in the operation and startup of our machinery and controls systems
- Ensure effective communication with customers, product and project managers, and team members in defining system requirements, system operation, and schedule planning while managing multiple projects
- Provide support of new and existing equipment by providing on-site or phone support, requires an understanding of our machines and their controls systems
- Lead machine start-ups and coordination of installation services
- Train other Controls Engineers and Electrical Engineers
Required functional competencies / experience / qualifications
- BSEE with emphasis on controls or systems design or demonstrable knowledge of Electrical and Control System concepts used in our industry
- 10 years’ experience preferred
- VFD & Servo experience
- PLC experience: Proficiency with AB and Siemens required (Mitsubishi, GE, Omron, and others are a plus)
- Advanced knowledge of industrial networking
- Understanding of large system architecture
- Understanding of pneumatic/hydraulic controls & design
- Ability to program robotic controls (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka)
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (20-40%)
- Ability to read and correct electrical prints if necessary
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
