Controls Engineer

CONTROLS ENGINEER

For over 20 years Automation^nth has offered excellence in automation as recognized by Control Engineering’s ‘System Integrator of the Year’ in 2020 and Inc. 5000  fastest growing privately held companies in America. Our employees work on interesting, challenging, and varied projects with the most talented people in the industry. Our family atmosphere, company values, and team approach earned us the Great Place to Work certification for 2020-2021.  

Automation^nth is a leading control systems integrator and panel builder that improves the global competitiveness of our customers by delivering cost savings, increased efficiency, and reduced risk in industrial processes.   

Core Values

• Curious: Succeed by continuously learning
• Collaborative: Work as one team
• Customer-Centric: Customer success is our priority
• Committed: Always deliver excellence in automation
• Can-Do: Work with a ‘game-on’ mentality
• Caring: Respect and encourage all team members

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of control systems for automated machinery including machine vision, robotics, advanced conveying and assembly systems.
• Work with project team to ensure success of the project.
• Must be familiar and knowledgeable of applicable industrial machinery standards such as OSHA, NFPA79, NEC, UL508A, ANSI, etc.
• Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding industrial automation systems based on the control system performance level requirement as derived from the risk assessment.
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable for manufacturing applications. 
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s is strongly preferred. Beckhoff and Siemens experience a plus.
• Generate aesthetically pleasing HMI screens (Ignition preferred) for complex machinery which provide robust feedback for troubleshooting.
• Develop robot and/or vision applications to provide robust functionality while documenting these applications so they are easy to understand and can be easily modified by the end user.
• Participate in startup and debug efforts to deploy automated processes and equipment into production.
• Assist the project team in optimizing automation systems to maximize OEE performance.
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately document, report, interpret and explain moderately complex information
• Able to communicate and interface effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and dig in to solve complex problems.
• For senior engineer applicants, additional requirements including but not limited to
• Lead projects and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technical teams.
• Manage and supervise electrical control panel builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
• Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s’ degree, or 8 years of applicable experience, in engineering, mechatronics, or computer science.

• 2+ years of professional experience required.
• Demonstrates a broad understanding and initiative of engineering principles, theories, and concepts as they relate to control system design and integration.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems commensurate with level of experience.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Motivated to succeed.
• Language Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary *Pay range dependent on qualifications and experience*
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• A pathway for professional advancement and skill development.
• Cross-training throughout departments as functional.
• A culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and tools.

Physical Demands

May be required to perform the following Physical Activity: Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time, walking long distances, using hands, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, taster or smell. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.; group lifting of up to 100 lbs.

**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Percentage Required

10-40% annually; depending on projects/customers assigned

Employment Type

Full-Time

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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