What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Joseph Machine Company Inc?
Job Description: Control Engineers at Joseph Machine Company are responsible for designing complete control systems including panel layout for manufacturing equipment and specifying electrical components for the same based on equipment requirements, unique customer specifications and needs on a per job basis.
This position reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager.
Job Requirements:
1. Use AutoCAD 2015 or newer to create panel layouts, electrical wiring schematics, PLC/IO wiring diagrams and other related documentation
2. Developing electrical bill of materials and ensure purchase of these materials through company vendors
3. Responsible for working with and assisting machine design engineers in engineering of control systems for custom machines
4. Identify, solve controls and electrical system related problems, design improvement opportunities and deficiencies
5. Configuration of drives, PLC’s and other control system and electronic/electrical components
6. Evaluate existing hardware and compare to other manufacturer’s; offer enhancement recommendations with focus being on shrinking manufacturing costs 7. Understanding of the UL508A Industrial Control Panels and capable of meeting all NEC requirements for electrical design
8. Capable of using PLC software as a trouble shooting tool
9. Assist help desk technicians in diagnosing and resolving controls systems related field issues
10. Analyze controls issues and determine next steps
11. Prioritize issues together with Production Manager depending on level of urgency in manufacturing and customer schedule
12. Mentor and train electrical department on standard practices and quality procedures
13. Create checklists for production team associates to ensure completion of machine electrical phase prior to startup
14. Responsible for all controls related ECR forms
15. Responsible for documenting and maintaining all electrical assembly processes (JMC 100, JMC 101….) training of electrical department personnel for “hand-off” of day to day responsibilities
16. Maintain general shop safety and cleanliness
17. Any other work-related duties assigned by a manager
Key Requirements:
1. B.S or associates degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
2. Minimum 2 years’ experience in controls engineering
3. Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar system
4. Positive attitude and willing to work toward team goals
5. Demonstrate reliability through good attendance and work ethic
6. Knowledge of manufacturing equipment electrical systems including servo/stepper motion control, PID loops, safety
7. Knowledge and understanding of servos, drives, PLC’s, controls, HMI
8. Knowledge of Allen Bradley and Trio controls system a big plus
9. Possesses excellent electrical/software troubleshooting skills
10. Manufacturing / production environment mindset
11. Individual must be able to multitask and able to adapt to customer driven changes
12. Ability to work independently and still function as a team player
13. Some travel required (10-15%)
14. Follow company policies and safety regulations.
About Joseph Machine Company Inc
At Joseph, we design, build, sell and service advanced automated manufacturing equipment. Family-owned and focused on helping our customers succeed, JMC provides a dynamic work environment where each team member can make an impact while growing personally and professionally. We are looking for people who care. People for whom a job is more than just a place to go during the day. People who are comfortable solving problems, thinking critically and working with their peers to not just get the job done, but do the best job possible.