Sr Controls Engineer

Job Summary: Provide control solutions for Autotec Machine Systems developed to solve customers’ challenges/problems. Analytical/Critical thinking plus disciplined in applying robust design methodologies and sound engineering principles to develop and realize solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, configure and simulate controls systems for complex automation designs
• Develop customer requirements and support project experience delivery
• Responsible for preparing engineering to include: System design

PLC programming
HMI programming
Control panel design and detail
Hardware selection
Bill of materials creation

• Responsible for system I/O check, debug and startup at Autotec.
• Responsible for leading and participating in problem solving activities.
• Interact with other departments, suppliers and customers to obtain pertinent information.
• Works closely with senior mechanical setup technician to ensure that the machine functionality is complete and approved at Autotec before shipping.
• Coordinates, documents, and files all history associated with a specific job.
• Reviews project quote and scope and calls attention to ideas and concepts.
• Perform sales and engineering visits when required.
• Reviews engineering to make certain Autotec and customer machine expectations are met.
• Assistance on the shop floor at Autotec as well as in the field service will be required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of applicable experience
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organize and facilitate team meetings.
• Working understanding of Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Allen Bradley ControlLogix, and Allen Bradley Panel View software.
• Understanding of product development.
• Strong computer skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and must be able to interface directly with other engineers.
• Experience using Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Allen Bradley ControlLogix, and Allen Bradley Panel View software.
• Familiarity with other commercial and industrial control systems.
• Willing and able to travel to customer locations, some international travel. up to 50% travel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person