Job Title: Senior Controls EngineerA Senior Controls Engineer uses their knowledge of custom automation and precision machining as a member of a team of sales professionals, managers, designers, and builders to develop world-class automation systems.
These machines are uniquely designed assembly, inspection, and test systems for industries that demand precision assembly for their components. Some of the industries we serve include automotive, aerospace, defense, medical equipment, pharmaceutical, and industrial component manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities:Take responsibility for the design effort on assigned projects under the direction of the Director of Engineering.Prepare control systems designs and utilize AutoCAD to prepare drawings, including power distribution, PLC, main and station panel layouts, console layouts, pneumatics, hydraulics, and instrumentation.Write and document software.Review and take ownership of budgets and schedules, working with the Project Manager to develop cost-to-complete estimates and release dates.Coordinate with the Controls Assembly Department during the build phases of the project to provide efficient and timely solutions to problems.Lead and develop the Controls Design Department through mentorship of Level I and Level II Controls Engineers, facilitating formal and informal training on products and software.Develop preliminary project schedules.After power-up, debug software to develop the machine into a production-worthy system.Participate as a team member during the installation phase of the project.Requirements:Bachelors' degree in engineering.7+ years' experience in controls engineering related to custom automation.At least 3 years of design experience utilizing AutoCAD software required.Preferred Skills:PLC - Allen Bradley: CompactLogix, ControlLogix, SLC 500, PLC 5, MicroLogix. Siemens: 416 Square D: Symax 50.HMI - Allen Bradley: Panelview, Panelview Plus. Siemens: TP, OP Series.Communications - Allen Bradley Ethernet I/P, ControlNet, DeviceNet. Siemens: Profibus.Variable Frequency Drives - Allen Bradley Powerflex, SEW Eurodrive.Robotics – Denso, Epson, FANUC, Kuka, Kawasaki.Linear Actuators - Intelligent Actuator, Festo, Tolomatic, Rexroth.Servos – Allen Bradley: Kenetics 6000, SERCOS Servo Drive Interface, Yaskawa: SGDV, SGDH.Vision – Keyence / Panasonic / Cognex / DVT.Data Acquisition - Keithley: DAS-1400, DAS-1600, PIO-120.Salary Estimate:$125,000 - $150,000 per year.