Primary Responsibilities for Controls Engineer:
- Analyze and calculate machine performance and requirements utilizing the PLC.
- Collaborate on all controls-related communication internally and externally, including technical presentations, design reviews, capacity analysis, and feasibility studies.
- Integrating and networking PC's and PLC's (TCP/IP, EthernetIP)
- Provide support for Controls related issues, as required, to prevent or minimize production downtime.
Qualifications for Controls Engineer:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician.
- 2-4 years of experience in PLC programming (Allen Bradley Micro Logic, SLC 500's, ControlLogix 5000 processors) for Manual Assembly Cells, Automated Assembly Cells, and Power & Free conveyor systems.
- A minimum of 2-4 years programming of Vision Systems (Cognex, DVT, Keyence)
Education Requirements for Controls Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A) in Engineering, Programming
Interested in applying? Send an updated resume to with "Controls Engineer” in the subject line.
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