Controls Engineer II

Job Summary/Objective 

This position is responsible for engineering a cohesive and functional controls software programs for advanced packaging systems, machinery, and processes.

Essential Job Functions:

• Define project objectives, scope, and technical requirements in collaboration with project managers and clients, ensuring high-quality deliverables within project timelines.
• Plan, and oversee the hardware development life cycle, ensuring high-quality deliverables within project timelines with little guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, Controls technicians, Panel Build, and Advanced Validation Teams, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Program complex controls software systems, considering uptime, reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to recommend innovative software solutions.
• Develop and maintain software design documentation, ensuring compliance with department standards and best practices.
• Responsible for onsite commissioning ensuring operational efficiency of packaging systems and machinery programs meet customers operational requirements.
• Mentor and train level 1 controls software engineers and controls technicians.
• Other duties as assigned by Controls Manager

Qualifications:

• 5-9 years of experience in controls software development.
• Proficient knowledge of palletizing concepts and automation.
• Proficient skills in programming Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI, Drives, and Servos.
• Experience with line control in high-speed packaging lines. 
• Strong Robot programming skills for FANUC or Kuka with experience in Palletizing.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation technologies, including PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and Robotics. (Allen Bradley, Fanuc, and Kuka preferred).
• Computer skills; MS Office Suite. 

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience.  Other degrees considered on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and sitting for extended periods of time
• Exposure to High/Low voltage environments
• Exposure to elevations

Travel Requirements:

• Travel is required; approximately 30-50% travel

Core Principles:

Unwavering Integrity

We refuse to compromise our ethics and high professional standards in order to achieve desired outcomes.

-         We do what is right.

-         We treat others the way we wish to be treated.

-         We do nothing to betray a confidence, stretch the truth, or mislead others.

-         If we are unable to honor a commitment we promptly inform those affected.

-         We accept responsibility and apologize if we erode trust.

-         Our words are constructive, respectful, and supportive of others and our company.

-         We freely share ideas and opinions, and deal with differences professionally. 

-         We do not compromise the safety or well-being of others or ourselves.

Servant’s Heart

We possess a never-ending desire to serve and support others.

-         We understand that our work must satisfy our customer’s expectations for quality and value.

-         We are polite, respectful, and show great consideration for others time and needs.

-         Every opportunity to serve a customer is met with our can-do attitude, empathy, and humility.

-         We seek first to understand before attempting to be understood.

-         We provide timely responses to customer requests.

-         Our friendliness and initiative make it easy for customers to work with us.

-         With great urgency we take definitive action to remedy unmet expectations.

-         We look for ways at every turn to exceed customer expectations.

Ownership Spirit

Our passion for employee ownership is demonstrated in everything we do.

-         We put forth the time and energy it takes to get a job done right.

-         We are collaborative team players who are highly relational and results driven.

-         We trust that employee owners have the customers’ and companies’ best interest in mind, so we focus on solutions rather than blame.

-         We make positive impressions through our professional appearance and conduct, attention to detail, and communication.

-         We are proud ambassadors of our products, services, and company.

-         Our attitude and actions help nurture a welcoming culture of inclusion, unity, and cooperation.

-         We are highly adaptable when faced with changing situations, conditions or complex problems.

-         We treat company resources as if they were our own.

Continuous Innovation and Improvement

We challenge the status quo and strive for excellence in all our work.

-         We proactively initiate improvements in our know-how, products, services, safety, and processes.

-         We innovate through technology and process development to create differentiated value and customer experiences.

-         We engage in constant learning to improve our skills and understanding of our business.

-         We tenaciously identify and drive out waste.

-         When identifying problems we ask what we ourselves can do to improve the situation.

-         We share relevant learning with those who need to know.

-         We are relentless in our efforts to create and sustain organized work areas and process.

-         We initiate and embrace change for the opportunity it may present.

Job Specific:

• Problem Solving - Able to solve problems using logic, judgment and data to determine effective solutions.
• Project Management - Designs, implements and manages projects and the related resources to successful completion.
• Decision Quality - Makes decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.