Position Description:
Design and develop controls systems to automate processes and machines. Perform a wide variety of control design and application duties including, implementation of control algorithms in software, development of software data file structures, terminal display formatting, and software for data transmission with detailed emphasis on programming using PLC languages, motion control logic, and other higher-level languages. Develop, implement, and employ debugging and maintenance software in the development and maintenance of company products and related equipment. Structure machine parts for engineering projects and design machine drawings for engineering projects including schematics, panel layouts and other engineering drawings.

Essential Functions:
• Assist with developing engineering and functional system specifications based on sales, customer, and technical personnel
• Assist with programming hardware/software to support machine-based control systems
• Assist with and/or maintain program documentation related to diagnostics, information systems, data collection and communication with other peripheral equipment
• Furnish documentation to product assembly and may assist with check-out, machine installation and startup of basic mechanical functionality and control system software
• Design and develop basic electrical equipment
• Prepare basic schematics, assemblies and bills of material with a focus on controls systems architecture
• Travel to customer sites to support commissioning and startup of industrial equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications:

• Beginning level knowledge and experience with automated controls platforms such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff and B&R.
• Beginning knowledge of Control & Instrumentation Theory and Application; small computer and microprocessor programming techniques (Motion Control, PLC and Visual C++ languages)
• Ability to read basic electrical controls schematics and other drawings

Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or controls engineering

Typically, 2-10 years of Controls engineering experience is preferred.

Candidates who recently graduated from college will also be considered for

entry level engineer position.

Supervisory/Responsibility:
Role reports to Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Manager or Principal Engineer; this position does not directly supervise other employees

Work Environment:
This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility. Although the employee may spend a portion of his/her time in the office area, the employee’s essential job duties also require the employee to spend a portion of his/her time in the manufacturing area. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in the manufacturing area.

Physical Demands:
This role requires the constant use of standard office equipment; visual and mental focus; light lifting may be required in order to inspect goods; regular travel is expected.

Position Type:
This is a regular, full-time position with the understanding that a regular workweek will require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs.

Travel:
Regular domestic and/or global travel is required for this position.

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.