What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Sterling Engineering?
The Controls Engineer will develop electrical schematics, PLC programs, and intuitive HMI designs to effectively control automated equipment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, leading controls projects from conception through implementation.
Responsibilities:
Benefits: 401(k), Insurance (health, dental, life, vision), PTO
Responsibilities:
- Solve complex controls engineering problems from component to full system integration.
- Provide engineering expertise and technical support to sales, procurement, manufacturing, and field service teams.
- Collaborate closely with design and manufacturing teams to meet project timelines and ensure quality deliverables.
- Develop detailed schematics and panel layout drawings based on solid knowledge of electrical theory, industry standards, and best practices.
- Create organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable PLC ladder logic utilizing established programming standards.
- Design intuitive, user-friendly HMI screens that offer clear, effective machine feedback for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
- Contribute actively to the creation and review of machine documentation, including bills of materials, technical drawings, and operational manuals.
- Troubleshoot and debug electrical panels, wiring connections, and safety circuits as necessary.
- Perform occasional travel to customer sites for installations, commissioning, and technical support.
- 3 years of experience as an Automation & Controls Engineer or Robotics Engineer, specifically in deploying automated electromechanical systems in project-driven environments. Equivalent experience in closely related roles will be considered.
- Proven experience designing and implementing fault-tolerant systems with robust error handling and recovery capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
- Familiarity with NEC/OSHA safety regulations and standards.
- Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software tools (Studio 5000 Logix Designer, View Designer, FactoryTalk Optix) highly desirable.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required; familiarity with AutoCAD and SolidWorks Electrical is a plus.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- High attention to detail, quality-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
- Experience programming FANUC, Kawasaki, or Yaskawa robots preferred.
- Knowledge of SQL databases is beneficial.
Benefits: 401(k), Insurance (health, dental, life, vision), PTO
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000