What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at CARLEX?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Support production by troubleshooting and programming existing and new plant automation equipment
- Program and design new and existing PLC controls
- Travel to sister plants as needed for completion of core job functions.
- Maintain accurate and consistent schedules for projects and tasks for multiple plant projects.
- Programming of robots and touching up points as needed to support production needs.
- Working with production and process to optimize line flow, cycle time issues and quality concerns through changes in programming or troubleshooting of controls.
- Program and design new and existing PLC controls.
- Help plan preventative maintenance plans for equipment in the plant both new and current.
- Work to help develop new technology for the plant to utilize in efforts to improve cycle times and quality detection / prevention systems.
- Help train plant techs and engineers on controls related skills.
- Create and correct plant electrical drawings for equipment.
- Work with plant teams to help develop accurate quoting models.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- BSEE or BSME Degree required
Years of Experience:
- 3 – 5 Years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and Robots
- 1-3 Years of Siemens S7 programming experience a plus
Other Requirements:
- Regular and predictable attendance required
- High level of understanding of Fanuc Robots and ABB robot operations
- Demonstrated understanding of Ethernet cabling and addressing, Device Net, RIO, and wireless PC networking
- Understanding of basic concepts of MMIs, familiar with PanelView Plus and PanelView hardware
- Demonstrated understanding of Cognex In-Sight software
- Demonstrated knowledge of ladder logic programming, PLC 5, SLC500, ControlLogix, MicroLogix, RIO, Ethernet I/P, DeviceNet
- Demonstrated understanding of AC and DC motors and servo systems
- Working knowledge of Kinetix, Ultra3000, PowerFlex, 1305 and 1338 drives
- Valid driver’s license required for business travel
- Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including, nights, weekends and holidays
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent Analytical Skills
- Ability to use RS Net Worx software, RS View Studio and Panel Builder software
- Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and read electrical prints
- Ability to wire industrial control systems including 480V/120V/24V power, drives, motors, I/O and sensors
- Ability to design, diagnose, and troubleshoot vision applications
- Ability to connect to PLC and navigate programming software
- Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis.
- Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and Trust