Controls Service Engineer II

Opportunity

Controls Service Engineer II

Job Overview

You will collaborate closely with our engineering and production teams, serving as the subject matter expert for our control’s platform. In this role, you will support our service technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and retrofitting of PLC-based control systems utilized in hydraulic and servo-electric presses 

About You:

• Creativity and Innovation 
  • Looks at challenges in a unique manner and develops innovative solutions 
  • Develops new ideas to improve productivity, increase revenue, or control cost 
  • See patterns, connections, and trends before others 
• Integrity and Ethics 
  • Communicates honestly and openly 
  • Is trusted by others 
  • Takes responsibility for mistakes and credit others when appropriate 
• Personal Courage 
  • Naturally curious  
  • Willing to express opinions even if different from the group  
  • Willing to be held accountable; doesn’t shirk personal responsibility 
  • Counted on when times are tough 
• Organization 
  • Manages time well and spends most effort on key, value-added activities 
  • Can manage multiple projects 
  • Meets deadlines 
• Priority Setting 
  • Allocates time to most important and immediate objectives 
  • Able to quickly respond to changing priorities 
  • Can eliminate barriers to performance 

Key Responsibilities:

• Control System Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair PLC-based press control systems, hydraulic motion control circuits, and servo systems. 
• Installation & Commissioning: Install, configure, and commission control systems for hydraulic and servo electric presses, ensuring proper integration of PLCs and peripherals 
• Retrofits & Upgrades: Assist in modernizing hydraulic press controls, upgrading outdated PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and hydraulic servo systems for improved performance and automation. 
• Field Service & Customer Support: Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting for hydraulic and servo electric press controls, minimizing downtime, and ensuring customer satisfaction. 
• Programming & Debugging: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic, HMI screens, motion control programs, and press automation sequences. 
  • Develop PLC programs using several different platforms, primarily Allen Bradley. 
  • Design intuitive and consistent HMIs using InduSoft WebStudio and AB Panel View  
  • Create motion control programs using Delta RMC Tools and Yaskawa MotionWorks. 
  • Integrate third-party controls such as oil heaters, robots, conveyors, etc. 
  • Develop HMI extensions using traditional programming languages (HTML5, SQL, VBScript) 
  • Design simple Industrial IT networks 
• Control Cabinet Design 
  • Create prints used by electricians to assemble control panels using AutoCAD Electrical. 
  • Ensure electrical designs are compliant with UL508a. 
  • Design safety circuits compliant with ISO 13849. 
  • Monitor budget to keep the design within quoted guidelines 
  • Create Controls Approvals document for review and sign-off by the customer 
  • Adapt to occasional customer requirements on hardware. 
• Preventive Maintenance & Optimization: Conduct control system inspections and hydraulic system tuning to enhance system performance and reliability. 
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain service reports, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and software backups for customer and internal records. 
• Training & Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and service teams to provide training and guidance on press control systems. 

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, most commonly Electrical or Mechanical Engineering 
• 1 -3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment 
• 2 - 5 years industry experience without a bachelor’s degree 
• Self-starter who is adaptable to work independently and within a team environment 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an interactive group environment are essential. 

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25%

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Bi-annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life insurance, AD&D, parental leave)
• Flexible PTO & Sick Time
• Fun office atmosphere with catered lunches, group activities, and happy hours
• 401(k) with employer contribution

Work Environment

This position operates in an office environment with equal time in the plant. The employee is regularly exposed to a variety of conditions within the plant.  The noise level is usually moderate.  Will be exposed to manufacturing conditions including heat in the summer months and cold in the winter months.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, squat, bend and walk. May climb on ladders and stand on equipment off the ground. 

ABOUT US

Established in 1976, Beckwood is the world’s leading supplier of hydraulic and servo-electric presses, automation equipment, and industrial solutions. Our machinery is used by companies worldwide to manufacture the products we use every day. From airplanes to pacemakers and everything in between, our manufacturing solutions make the world smarter, faster, healthier, and safer.

Our people are the heartbeat of our organization. We come to work each day for the challenge and approach every project with a can-do attitude. We are competitive, fun-loving, and creative—with a passion for customer satisfaction. Learn more about our culture at beckwoodpress.com/careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.