What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at LVI Associates?
About the Company
The company is a leading packaging and automation equipment manufacturer. It has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. It keeps launching new products, entering new markets, growing its global presence and acquiring new capabilities. It has the resources and market strength of a large organisation with the entrepreneurial, fast-paced culture of a smaller company, where each engineer can make a real impact.
The Role
The Controls Engineer will design, program, implement and support automated control systems for manufacturing and industrial applications. The role is hands-on and covers the full project lifecycle, from design and panel build through FAT, installation and after-sales support.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain control system designs, schematics and bills of materials, including flow diagrams, panel layouts and termination diagrams
- Code, test, debug and troubleshoot PLC, HMI and motion control programs
- Provide technical support for FATs, on-site installation and after-sales support, both in the field and over the phone
- Work with panel shop technicians so that control panel and electrical system assembly, wiring, installation and operation meet quality standards, applicable codes and customer requirements
- Select and specify components and manage vendor quotations
- Write validation and design specification documentation as required
- Take part in cross-functional continuous improvement work on control systems and automation processes
- Integrate and troubleshoot control system hardware and software hands-on
- Travel up to 20% to customer sites
Requirements
- BS in Engineering (Electrical, Computer or Mechanical preferred)
- 5 years of Controls Engineering experience
- Strong PLC programming skills (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Keyence, Panasonic or similar)
- Proficiency in RSLogix/Studio 5000, AutoCAD and FactoryTalk View
- Proficiency in Ladder Logic and Structured Text
- Experience designing and implementing process controls on high-speed machinery, including:
- Open- and closed-loop controls
- Rotary and linear indexing mechanisms
- Servo, stepper and VFD motors and drives
- Pneumatic and electric actuators
- Knowledge of NEC, UL, NEMA, CE, NFPA 79, 21 CFR Part 11 and relevant ISO/EN standards
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus RTU, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP and Serial
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Nice to have: Experience with vision systems such as Cognex
What's on Offer
- Base salary of $102,000 - $130,000
- Comprehensive medical and dental cover
- Life insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement savings plan with a company match
- Benefits from day one, with no waiting period
- An open, communicative culture that encourages individual initiative, with clear room to grow and build a long-term career
Salary : $102,000 - $130,000