Automation Controls Engineer

Individual must be able to perform design, engineering, factory acceptance and field start up responsibilities for electrical control systems supporting large scale production equipment.
Software

• Design and develop software applications based on given requirements and specifications using RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000, Studio 5000 View and FactoryTalk ME software
• Understand client requirements for control architecture and create specifications based on these requirements
• When required, review and update legacy code
• Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems
• Technical writing including Software Management Plan, Test Plan, User/Operating Manual with Troubleshooting Guide, Spare Parts List
• Requirement Reviews - Participate in reviews and work with project management to ensure proper implementation of features

Electrical

• Redline electrical designs in field, including wiring schematics and panel layout drawings, update in AutoCAD Electrical
• Research supplier products for assembly components
• Help establish new and maintain existing electrical standards
• Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications

• Working knowledge of Codes and Standards (NEC, IEC, UL 508A, Category 3 Safety)
• Knowledge of power distribution (120V, 480V and 24V DC Control Systems)

• Check quality of assemblers and technicians work and respond to inquiries during assembly

General

• Review specifications and standard practices - inclusive of the internal hardwired devices, logic standards, general specifications and scope of work documentation.

• Comply with the company safety procedures. Live the company culture of integrity and professional competence

• Ensure compliance to industry and regional health and safety standards

• Provide timely and detailed status updates
• Quality - Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment
• Occasionally required to travel and work at customer sites (20-30%) with no more than 14 consecutive days onsite

• Maintain an ongoing commitment and involvement in the quality improvement process

• Other duties as assigned
• Review information on a new job and confirm specification and code compliance, equipment compatibility, and look for possible cost savings.
• Assist in performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions
• Review accuracy of completed CAD drawings before final release
• Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
• Provide technical support for field personnel

Requirements

• BSEE/BSEET preferred, ASEET with 4 years' experience or other technical training with 8 years' experience
• 2+ years of experience working in the industrial automation or OEM machine building industry desirable
• Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (Allen-Bradley, preferred)
• Configuring and designing HMI systems (Allen Bradley preferred)
• Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators/Sensors/VFD
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues

Travel can be approximately 30% from day trips to up to 2 weeks on the road at one time.