Controls Engineer (C2H role)

• Controls Engineer Skills:
• One needs experience programming PLCs to support Material Handling Equipment (i.e., conveyors, sorters, automated storage and retrieval systems, order picking technologies, and print/apply and weighing systems) operations within a distribution center. Also understanding equipment requirements, business and customer requirements that drive the design of the technical solutions.
• It’s definitely not general material handling or general warehouse distribution knowledge. One must use Ladder Logic Programming skills to develop PLC software for complex machines and systems via communications interface to external systems such as servers, scanners, scales, etc.
• The Senior Controls Engineer & Mid-Controls Engineer level program all the time. When they are in the office creating programs for a project, it is strictly all programming. When they are at the job site commissioning the system, it is a mix of troubleshooting and changing the programs as necessary. They do need to know how to program from scratch. We exclusively use Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLC’s and Studio 5000 software.
• We recently hired two junior/entry level controls engineers, so we aren’t prioritizing that position for a while.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr Controls Engineer designs and develops PLC programs for material handling equipment. This position has comprehensive knowledge of equipment, business and customer requirements that drive the design of the technical solutions and participates in all phases of product development lifecycle, including the analysis, design, electrical designs, installation support, electrical installation debugging and support of other complimentary engineering staff associated with the electrical hardware engineering. The Sr Controls Engineer works independently to resolve site requirement changes, and support solutions to complete designed equipment installation. Travels to job sites.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Programs systems to support equipment operations.

•   Interfaces with internal engineering/project management and customers to determine system requirements.

•   Supports electrical installation via interfacing to electrical installers.

•   Debugs electrical installation of controls and motor components.

•  Travels to job site 65-80%.

•   Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

•   5+ years previous professional engineering experience 

•   Regular travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.

•   High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

•   Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.

•   Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).

•   Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

•   Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.

•   Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

•   Ability to work with and influence peers and management.

•   Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; talk, hear and see.  
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to travel often and with short notice.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.