Controls Engineer

Ascential Technologies

Grand Rapids, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Multitasking, Program Control, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Servomechanism, Startup, System Architecture, System Operations, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan
POSTED
19 days ago

Accountabilities

  • Program PLC, HMI & other controls from scratch without assistance
  • Program and troubleshoot control systems by working with the assembly and engineering teams
  • Instruct FSEs in the operation and startup of our machinery and controls systems
  • Ensure effective communication with customers, product and project managers, and team members in defining system requirements, system operation, and schedule planning while managing multiple projects
  • Provide support of new and existing equipment by providing on-site or phone support, requires an understanding of our machines and their controls systems
  • Lead machine start-ups and coordination of installation services
  • Train other Controls Engineers and Electrical Engineers

Required functional competencies / experience / qualifications

  • BSEE with emphasis on controls or systems design or demonstrable knowledge of Electrical and Control System concepts used in our industry
  • 10+ years’ experience preferred
  • VFD & Servo experience
  • PLC experience: Proficiency with AB and Siemens required (Mitsubishi, GE, Omron, and others are a plus)
  • Advanced knowledge of industrial networking
  • Understanding of large system architecture
  • Understanding of pneumatic/hydraulic controls & design
  • Ability to program robotic controls (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka)
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (20-40%)
  • Ability to read and correct electrical prints if necessary
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

About the Company

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Ascential Technologies