Controls Engineer

TCA
  • Chaska, Minnesota
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    As a Controls Engineer at our dynamic and innovative engineering firm, you will play a pivotal role in the conceptual development of initial equipment, ensuring a harmonious balance between product specifications, process needs, design complexity, cost considerations, and project timelines. This position requires a blend of creativity, technical expertise, and a keen eye for detail to lead the development and implementation of advanced control systems for diverse projects.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead the conceptual development of equipment, balancing technical specifications, process integration, design intricacy, budget constraints, and project timelines.
    • Utilize your expertise to create detailed electrical schematics and control panel layouts, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
    • Spearhead the development and programming of control software across a variety of platforms (PLC/HMI, Machine Vision, Motion Control, Robotics, etc.), adapting to project-specific needs.
    • Collaborate closely with the assembly team and mechanical engineers, guiding the precise setup and integration of machinery.
    • Conduct thorough debugging and testing phases to guarantee that all machinery meets the project's specifications and performance criteria.
    • Proactively manage and update project schedules to reflect current progress and anticipate future needs.
    • Embrace additional responsibilities as needed, contributing to the team's success and project excellence.

    Requirements

    Desired Qualifications:

    • 3-5 years of experience
    • Associates or higher degree
    • Extensive experience with PLC Controls, particularly with Beckhoff/Rockwell, Omron, and Horner platforms.
    • Proficiency in HMI development, with a focus on VB.Net, Aveva, and FactoryTalk environments. Expertise in Machine Vision and Vision-guided motion systems, including Keyence & Cognex technologies.
    • Skilled in programming industrial robots, especially Epson and Denso models.
    • Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for creating and managing electrical documentation.
    • Familiarity with industrial networking protocols, including Ethernet TCP/IP, Ethernet I/P, EtherCAT, and others.

    Essential Skills:

    • Demonstrated self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
    • Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively articulating technical concepts and collaborating across teams.
    • Flexibility and adaptability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
    • A commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest technologies and engineering methodologies.


    Benefits

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Supplemental Insurance
    • 401(k)
    • PTO (Paid Time Off)
    • Flexible Work Schedule


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChaska, Minnesota
    Websitewww.tcainc.com

    Skills

    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Programmingunmatched
    • Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Debugging Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Document Managementunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Emerging Technologyunmatched
    • Ethernetunmatched
    • Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Microsoft Visual Basic.NETunmatched
    • Motion Controlunmatched
    • Network Protocolsunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Project Controlunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Roboticsunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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