Control Systems Engineer

IFP Motion Solutions Inc. is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join our talented team. As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be working with several of our customers designing and developing controls systems for various different manufacturing environments.

Job Duties:

• Provides application/control systems design and development for systems of varied complexity
• Develops and evaluates alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements
• Modifies program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems
• Develops proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for PLCs, PCs, or DCS systems
• Interacts with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment. Defines scope, plans and deliverables for assigned work
• Work successfully in a matrix structure; focused strongly on customer service and personnel growth

Minimum Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years work experience in industrial controls and system integration with a strong focus (50% +) on software design and programming
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, have excellent attention to detail, and be willing and able to learn new technologies quickly
• Material handling or process control design, development and troubleshooting experience
• Rockwell SLC500 up to ControlLogix PLC Programming experience
• PLC-based hardware design experience
• Networking experience including any of the following- EtherNet/IP, ControlNet and DeviceNet (Profibus a plus).
• Schematic design using AutoCAD or similar
• Experience successfully interacting and working with customers at multiple levels of responsibility in a manufacturing or production environment
• Willingness to work beyond core business hours if necessary, to minimize business interruption during planned or unplanned system modifications.
• Have solid verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Qualifications:

• CoDeSys experience
• Mobile PLC controller
• PID loops and motion control tuning
• Servo design, development and troubleshooting experience of advanced motion control systems including multi axis, coordinated axis applications is a plus.
• Experience with HMI programing
• Vision system experience is a plus
• Experience coordinating and integrating OEM equipment into Packaging and/or Material Handling systems
• AutoCAD experience
• Knowledge of NEC electric code.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Work-life balance
• 401k with company match
• Profit sharing
• Pet insurance
• Wellness plan and health club subsidies

About IFP:

IFP Motion Solutions Inc. is a growing motion control corporation headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our business spans 13 states with four physical locations: Cedar Rapids, Minneapolis, Houston, and Kansas City. It employs 150+ team members across: Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, Hydraulic Repair, Field Service, Warehouse and Distribution, Customer Service, Purchasing, Accounting, Marketing, and Sales.

Our locations collaborate to serve a unique blend of manufacturing, repair and refurbishing, design engineering, and components distribution. Our customers include industrial manufacturers, mobile integrations, and fluid power OEMs. Combined with our knowledgeable sales team and expansive inventory, we can design, prototype, manufacture, or service any conceivable motion control system.