Senior Controls Engineer

My client is a growing manufacturer in the medical device and biotech area. They are actively seeking a Controls Engineer who can do both design and programming. Further details:

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate within a multi-disciplined engineering team to design custom automation machinery.
2. Translate customer’s requirements into design specifications, evaluate design feasibility, and provide technical expertise to meet customer’s requests.
3. Provide the programming for the PLC, safety systems, and layout the HMI display.
4. Source and program motors, drives, actuators, robots, vision systems, sensors, servo controls, etc.
5. Responsible for full system programming, testing, debugging, commissioning, installation, service, and upgrades.
6. Execute complete electrical designs, create professional electrical schematics and panel layouts.
7. Create and maintain detailed bill of materials for accuracy (quantities, part #’s, etc.).
8. Write technical manuals for manufacturing personnel and customers.
9. Maintain schedule milestones.
10. Stay up to date with leading edge technology.
11. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the entire organization.
12. Your efforts will support equipment for a variety of industries, such as medical, automotive, packaging, hi-tech, security, manufacturing, etc.

Experience:

1. Proven programming skills in PLC’s, HMI displays, and safety systems. Core platforms include Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Siemens. Other platforms include B&R and Beckhoff.
2. System level approach to the complete machine program with a high focus on recovery from start to finish.
3. Experience in robotics, automation systems, vision systems, proximity and photo sensors, servo controls, etc.
4. Competent skills with PC’s, networking, device communications, integration, and design.
5. Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.
6. Comprehensive knowledge of electrical component selection and panel layout design including materials, safety, and labeling practices.
7. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for working with customers and team members. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, management, customers, and the general public.
8. Must be a self-starter, organized and dedicated, with good record keeping skills.
9. The individual must be able to investigate different types of hardware and software to keep the machine designs current with the ever-changing technology.
10. Knowledge in mechanical mechanisms, motion, and assembly.

Education:

1. BSEE or BSEET with 5+ years’ experience in industrial automation and controls development and commissioning.
2. ASEE or ASEET with 10+ years’ experience in industrial automation and controls development and commissioning.
3. Candidates with other degrees and appropriate experience will be considered (Associates Engineering Robotics and Automation Controls or Associates Degree in Electronics).

If this sounds like you, send a resume to and/or call Dan Gallagher at 484 567 2084 for immediate consideration.