Controls Engineer

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support production by troubleshooting and programming existing and new plant automation equipment

• Program and design new and existing PLC controls 

• Travel to sister plants as needed for completion of core job functions.

• Maintain accurate and consistent schedules for projects and tasks for multiple plant projects.

• Programming of robots and touching up points as needed to support production needs.

• Working with production and process to optimize line flow, cycle time issues and quality concerns through changes in programming or troubleshooting of controls.

• Program and design new and existing PLC controls.

• Help plan preventative maintenance plans for equipment in the plant both new and current.

• Work to help develop new technology for the plant to utilize in efforts to improve cycle times and quality detection / prevention systems. 

• Help train plant techs and engineers on controls related skills.

• Create and correct plant electrical drawings for equipment.

• Work with plant teams to help develop accurate quoting models.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• BSEE or BSME Degree required

Years of Experience:

• 3 – 5 Years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and Robots
• 1-3 Years of Siemens S7 programming experience a plus

Other Requirements:

• Regular and predictable attendance required

• High level of understanding of Fanuc Robots and ABB robot operations

• Demonstrated understanding of Ethernet cabling and addressing, Device Net, RIO, and wireless PC networking

• Understanding of basic concepts of MMIs, familiar with PanelView Plus and PanelView hardware

• Demonstrated understanding of Cognex In-Sight software 

• Demonstrated knowledge of ladder logic programming, PLC 5, SLC500, ControlLogix, MicroLogix, RIO, Ethernet I/P, DeviceNet

• Demonstrated understanding of AC and DC motors and servo systems

• Working knowledge of Kinetix, Ultra3000, PowerFlex, 1305 and 1338 drives

• Valid driver’s license required for business travel

• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including, nights, weekends and holidays

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Excellent Analytical Skills 

• Ability to use RS Net Worx software, RS View Studio and Panel Builder software

• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and read electrical prints

• Ability to wire industrial control systems including 480V/120V/24V power, drives, motors, I/O and sensors

• Ability to design, diagnose, and troubleshoot vision applications

• Ability to connect to PLC and navigate programming software

• Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis.

• Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and Trust