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