What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer II position at Trew?
Position Description
TREW is a provider of Automated Equipment, Control Systems and Warehouse Execution Software. As a Controls Engineer II, you will design and implement electrical controls systems for automated material handling equipment. This is project/application-based work that includes development of specifications, review electrical drawings, and creation of PLC/PAC logic. Project design and testing will take place in the office. Completed work is installed and tested at the clients’ facility.
You must be self-motivated, dedicated and possess a strong sense of initiative. You must have the ability to easily adapt to changing situations and have a strong technical background in electrical and controls systems. Candidates must have a strong task-based skillset with a focus on organization, time-management, and prioritization. Candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills plus the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of people at all levels of expertise.
As a Controls Engineer II, you will be involved in projects from the concept phase through design, programming, testing and onsite support. You will serve as the primary technical contact for a project. You will have direct interaction with clients throughout each project. You will work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering and Project Management. On large projects, you will work within a design team and for smaller projects you will work on your own with supervision from team leaders, project engineers, project managers and your supervisor.
Duties / Responsibilities
Uses and understands the department process work-flow steps for completing project work
Meeting with both client and internal project teams to define applications and produce description of operation documents
Leads training of co-op personnel and junior engineers by delegating project tasks as directed by the supervisor/manager of the department
Leads small to medium sized projects by defining and executing the work. Works independently and with minimal supervision.
Works with project leads on large sized projects to execute design per project requirements.
Defines and maintains a project schedule and ensures the project team meets milestones
Defines and maintains the project forecast for resources, materials, and expenses
Meets or exceeds the financial budget for resources, materials, and expenses
Generates project specific documentation using standard company formats
Develop application programs to control automated equipment based upon specific electrical and mechanical system design as well as operational requirements.
Develops standard PLC programs for real-time control of automated equipment and collection of diagnostic and production data.
Uses automation programming software to create PLC programs for automating machinery
Configures interfaces to devices such as network I/O, variable speed drives, camera/laser scanner ID systems and scales.
Customizing standard products to meet the requirements of each project
Creating application programs for Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen design
Conducting in-house preliminary testing and onsite testing of the system as installed at the customer’s facility.
Interact with mechanical and electrical engineering during project design reviews
Work closely with electrical, mechanical and software engineers to integrate project solutions
Participates and leading design reviews with project teams
Performs on-site technical checkout, often working with installation teams
Performs on-site system commissioning at client sites to validate controls software
Provides customer training and support during project turnover to the end user
Provides continuing support for finished projects
Reports project status to the project managers and department supervisor/manager
Update documentation to ‘as-built’ status at the completion of the project
Required Skills/ Abilities
Ability to multi-task and maintain deadlines while ensuring quality in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently and with minimal supervision
Must have good organizational and leadership skills
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with MS Office Software including Word, Excel & Outlook
Proficient with personal computers and experience using Microsoft Windows operating systems
Knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
Knowledge of RSLogix/Studio 5000
Proficient with 480vac 3-phase power
Proficient with 120vac and/or 24VDC controls circuits
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC/PAC Controllers or similar automation controllers
Knowledge of ladder logic, structured text, function block or other high-level programming languages
Knowledge of safety PLCs and safety systems or similar a plus
Knowledge of industrial control systems including PLC and HMI systems
Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP & AS-Interface
Ability to read and understand system layouts, schematics and other controls system drawings
Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting using various hand tools and meters.
Education & Experience
Bachelors of Science Degree (or pursuing degree) from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), Computer Science (BSCS), Computer Engineering (BSCE), Computer Engineering Technology (BSCET) or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience designing industrial controls systems
Experience with material handling equipment controls, industry experience preferred but not required
Work Environment
Ability to work effectively in a warehouse and/or construction environment for system testing
Climbing ladders and moving around on platforms to maneuver in and around equipment
Flexibility to travel, often via air with the ability to travel 30-50%, on a calendar year basis to job sites both domestically and abroad. Travel may include weekends and/or holidays.
Ability to work non-traditional hours that may on occasion include nights, weekends and/or holidays
Physical Requirements
Capable of working in a construction site environment (no air conditioning, dusty, loud etc.) and following all site safety rules such as wearing personal protective equipment (hard hats, safety shoes, hearing protection, etc.)
Ability to frequently move about the work site to access equipment, etc. and remain standing stationary for extended periods of time.
Trew EEO Statement
Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TREW is a provider of Automated Equipment, Control Systems and Warehouse Execution Software. As a Controls Engineer II, you will design and implement electrical controls systems for automated material handling equipment. This is project/application-based work that includes development of specifications, review electrical drawings, and creation of PLC/PAC logic. Project design and testing will take place in the office. Completed work is installed and tested at the clients’ facility.
You must be self-motivated, dedicated and possess a strong sense of initiative. You must have the ability to easily adapt to changing situations and have a strong technical background in electrical and controls systems. Candidates must have a strong task-based skillset with a focus on organization, time-management, and prioritization. Candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills plus the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of people at all levels of expertise.
As a Controls Engineer II, you will be involved in projects from the concept phase through design, programming, testing and onsite support. You will serve as the primary technical contact for a project. You will have direct interaction with clients throughout each project. You will work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering and Project Management. On large projects, you will work within a design team and for smaller projects you will work on your own with supervision from team leaders, project engineers, project managers and your supervisor.
Duties / Responsibilities
Uses and understands the department process work-flow steps for completing project work
Meeting with both client and internal project teams to define applications and produce description of operation documents
Leads training of co-op personnel and junior engineers by delegating project tasks as directed by the supervisor/manager of the department
Leads small to medium sized projects by defining and executing the work. Works independently and with minimal supervision.
Works with project leads on large sized projects to execute design per project requirements.
Defines and maintains a project schedule and ensures the project team meets milestones
Defines and maintains the project forecast for resources, materials, and expenses
Meets or exceeds the financial budget for resources, materials, and expenses
Generates project specific documentation using standard company formats
Develop application programs to control automated equipment based upon specific electrical and mechanical system design as well as operational requirements.
Develops standard PLC programs for real-time control of automated equipment and collection of diagnostic and production data.
Uses automation programming software to create PLC programs for automating machinery
Configures interfaces to devices such as network I/O, variable speed drives, camera/laser scanner ID systems and scales.
Customizing standard products to meet the requirements of each project
Creating application programs for Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen design
Conducting in-house preliminary testing and onsite testing of the system as installed at the customer’s facility.
Interact with mechanical and electrical engineering during project design reviews
Work closely with electrical, mechanical and software engineers to integrate project solutions
Participates and leading design reviews with project teams
Performs on-site technical checkout, often working with installation teams
Performs on-site system commissioning at client sites to validate controls software
Provides customer training and support during project turnover to the end user
Provides continuing support for finished projects
Reports project status to the project managers and department supervisor/manager
Update documentation to ‘as-built’ status at the completion of the project
Required Skills/ Abilities
Ability to multi-task and maintain deadlines while ensuring quality in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently and with minimal supervision
Must have good organizational and leadership skills
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with MS Office Software including Word, Excel & Outlook
Proficient with personal computers and experience using Microsoft Windows operating systems
Knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
Knowledge of RSLogix/Studio 5000
Proficient with 480vac 3-phase power
Proficient with 120vac and/or 24VDC controls circuits
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC/PAC Controllers or similar automation controllers
Knowledge of ladder logic, structured text, function block or other high-level programming languages
Knowledge of safety PLCs and safety systems or similar a plus
Knowledge of industrial control systems including PLC and HMI systems
Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP & AS-Interface
Ability to read and understand system layouts, schematics and other controls system drawings
Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting using various hand tools and meters.
Education & Experience
Bachelors of Science Degree (or pursuing degree) from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), Computer Science (BSCS), Computer Engineering (BSCE), Computer Engineering Technology (BSCET) or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience designing industrial controls systems
Experience with material handling equipment controls, industry experience preferred but not required
Work Environment
Ability to work effectively in a warehouse and/or construction environment for system testing
Climbing ladders and moving around on platforms to maneuver in and around equipment
Flexibility to travel, often via air with the ability to travel 30-50%, on a calendar year basis to job sites both domestically and abroad. Travel may include weekends and/or holidays.
Ability to work non-traditional hours that may on occasion include nights, weekends and/or holidays
Physical Requirements
Capable of working in a construction site environment (no air conditioning, dusty, loud etc.) and following all site safety rules such as wearing personal protective equipment (hard hats, safety shoes, hearing protection, etc.)
Ability to frequently move about the work site to access equipment, etc. and remain standing stationary for extended periods of time.
Trew EEO Statement
Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
