Senior Controls Engineer

Nesco Resource is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to join our client's team at their Poughkeepsie, NY location.
 
SUMMARY
In search of a Senior Controls Engineer to support the design, development and implementation of automated control systems for custom machinery and manufacturing equipment. This is a hands-on engineering role that combines technical leadership, project oversight and direct involvement in machine controls and automation. Will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop reliable, efficient and innovative control solutions while supporting multiple projects simultaneously.

• This is a leadership position focused on project management and controls design; individuals will spend 50% of their effort toward project-based activities.
• Key activities in scope:
  • Performs and supports all activities for Controls Engineers, continuous improvement, PLC, HMI and robot controls design, etc.
  • Maintains project schedule and Epicor projects for on time delivery
  • Performs tasks as described in company document “Eng Task List Rxx”
  • Supervisory activities
• Activities out of scope:
  • 50% of available time is not available for project-based activities.
  • Project planning

• Supports company lean culture and initiatives by attending and participating in daily lean meetings while supporting efforts to make continuous improvements throughout MPI.
• Project Supervision: Oversees the completion of an electrical design for a project with limited supervision. Works directly with Sr. Mechanical Engineer to satisfy project requirements. These responsibilities include the following:
  • Provides guidance and direction to other Controls engineers
  • Estimating hours required for the Controls portion of the project.
  • Electrical enclosure design support.
  • Electrical schematic design.
  • Hands-on PLC and HMI programming.
  • Hands-on Robotic programming is desirable.
  • Knowledge of vision systems is desirable.
  • Project documentation, including operation instructions.
  • Project checking.
  • Manufacturing assembly support.
• Electrical Design: responsible for creating electrical schematics, PLC program logic and electrical enclosure designs within the constraints determined by the given project, time, cost, performance.
• Global decision making: takes into consideration the short and long-term impact of a decision along with the effect the decision has on the entire organization (what’s best for the company)
• Documentation: responsible for ensuring documentation standards are followed and completed. (ECR’s, machine manuals, check lists, etc.)
• Scheduling & Reports: responsible for reporting the status of the project in accordance with Epicor projects (company’s information system) and the engineering production schedule at each weekly meeting. Reports problems that require immediate attention to the Principal Engineer or department manager.
• Comm/SAT: when required capable to travel to customers site to support installation, commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Follows ANSI & OSHA standards and MPI safety rules and regulations.
• Minimal travel: up to 5%.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
• 6+ years of related controls engineering or automation experience; must have demonstrated PLC & HMI programming experience
• Experience in electrical design and programming of capital equipment that includes mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies.
• Sound understanding of electrical design, schematics and electrical codes regarding machine tool design.
• Sound computer skills, MS Office, CAD for schematic creation.
• Vast knowledge of machine tool electrical design.
• Vast knowledge of PLC programming; Omron, AB and Siemens are desirable.
• Vast knowledge of HMI programming; InduSoft is desirable.
• Vast knowledge of robotics programming a plus; ABB and Fanuc are desirable.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office, CAD for schematics and MPI information system “Epicor”.
• Ability to know when to seek guidance.
• Ability to evaluate a process for efficiency and waste.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Flexible, able to react to changing needs.
• Advanced communication skills, able to work with and lead others.
• Good organizational skills, able to plan a project from beginning to end.
• Good judgment skills, able to consider how decisions affect overall company.
• Good leadership skills, ability to guide team members.
• Due to ITAR contracts with our customers, all employees are required to be U.S. citizens.

• Direct hire with benefits
• 1st shift, Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:15pm (45 minute lunch)
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on advanced manufacturing and automation projects
• Collaborative, team-oriented engineering environment
• Long-term career growth potential within a stable organization

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