What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control System Engineer position at Ventures Unlimited Inc?
Whitakers, NC / Columbus, Indiana, United States.
Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
• Rockwell Automation ControlLogix system design experience, including motion, ladder logic, and safety programming experience.
• Siemens Step 7 or other PLC version experience is desired.
• Function block and structured text programming is desired but not required.
• Must be proficient in Rockwell Software PLC Programming, Studio 5000.
• Must be proficient in Rockwell Software HMI Programming, FactoryTalk View Studio.
• Must understand PLC Hardware and Communication Protocols.
• Machine Safety Systems
• Knowledge of following would be preferred:
o Robotic Systems: Fanuc and Nachi
o Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence and Coherix
o Fanuc PMC ladder in CNC equipment
Roles & Responsibilities
• Develops and designs control systems; develops and implements bench tests; alters software and equipment to ensure that sensors and actuators are functioning according to specifications; supports and debugs complex problems and change requests.
• Responsible for the installation and technical support of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based hardware and software. Coaches and mentors are less experienced Controls Engineers
• Support Control activities for RMEP, CEP and CMEP Plant transformation in the Assembly, and or Machining areas as needed. This will include:
o Collaborating with other engineering disciplines in the plant to develop and improve processes and equipment in the plant.
o Work with equipment suppliers and drive programming, network, architecture, hardware and documentation standards for new equipment.
o PLC, HMI and MES Programming Changes
o Production support as needed.