Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Controls Engineer position is responsible for projects of average scope and complexity; often with little or no supervision for extended periods; including frequent interaction with internal associates, external customers, and suppliers. Primary focus includes machine design packages applying existing technology used within the company, with focus primarily on routine projects assigned within their own business unit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Steward our mission (to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services) and values (unwavering integrity, servant's heart, ownership spirit and continuous innovation and improvement).
2. Produce and reconfigure complete machine design packages using existing technology used within the company.
3. Able to create all required machine programs/code including PLC, HMI, and coordinated motion.
4. Follow all Douglas electrical standards including engineering and assembly standards, national codes (NEC, NFPA79 and UL508A), and any other applicable standards and codes.
5. Generate the Bill of Material and related documentation for all assigned projects.
6. Maintain project schedules and complete assigned projects within allocated hours.
7. Travel to customer sites to resolve machine installation and/or commissioning problems.
8. Interact in a professional manner with internal associates, external customers, and suppliers to support all assigned projects throughout their design, manufacture, build, validation, and commissioning phases.
9. Identify opportunities for cost reductions and quality improvements in equipment.
10. Utilize corporate processes: Design and Development, Verification and Validation, Engineering Change Control, Risk Assessment for all machine designs, and Douglas Improvement Projects
11. Responsible for complying with all safety policies and procedures.
12. Assist in the training of new employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strong creativity and problem solving skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- High proficiency in the use of personal computers and related software.
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience preferred.
- Computer Aided Design/Drafting (CAD) experience preferred.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Requires a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent education in a related field.
- Experience in the designing of packaging machinery preferred.