Senior AB Controls Engineer

• Job Description:

• As a Senior Controls Software Engineer will have overall responsibility of developing and managing software for control systems, particularly in industrial settings. Perform a wide variety of duties including implementation of control algorithms in software, development of software data file structures, terminal display formatting and software for data transmission with detailed emphasis on programming using assembly level languages, PLC languages, Visual C++ and other higher level languages.

• Understanding of HMI/SCADA development, and experience with Allen Bradly software are often required. Must be able to develop, implement and employ debugging and maintenance software in the development and maintenance of company products and related equipment as well.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design clean-sheet automation systems from concept through production. Key responsibilities include:
• Translate Customers Requirement into Design Specification, Evaluate Design Feasibility and Provide Technical Expertise to Meet Customers Request.
• Design and develop electrical systems for custom automation solutions, ensuring optimal functionality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Program and configure PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), Robotics, safety systems devices, vision systems, and other control devices to ensure precise control and monitoring of automation processes.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of control systems to identify and rectify any issues, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Provide technical support and expertise during the installation, commissioning, and maintenance phases of custom automation projects.
• Responsible for full system programming, testing, debugging, commissioning, installation, service, and upgrades.
• Execute complete electrical designs, create professional electrical schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software.
• Perform Design Reviews with Internal & External Customers.
• Create and Review Detailed Bill of Materials for Accuracy (Quantities, Part #'s, Etc.).
• Maintain Schedule Milestones.
• Update and Revise Drawings as Required.
• Achieve Cost Targets Through Effective Design.
• Identify Potential High-Risk Areas During Initial Project Quoting Process.
• Provide Support to Operations During Build, Test & Evaluation.
• Stay Up to Date with Leading Edge Technology.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement Efforts Across Entire Organization.

Requirements and Experience:

• Over 10+ years of hands-on experience in designing, programming, and implementing control systems for custom automation projects.
• Extensive experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers and software developers, to integrate control systems seamlessly into automation projects.
• Strong understanding of custom automation requirements, with the ability to tailor solutions to meet the unique needs of clients.
• Excellent documentation skills, including the creation of control system architecture diagrams, wiring schematics, and user manuals.
• Ability to provide technical support and expertise during installation, commissioning, and maintenance phases of custom automation projects.
• Proficient in programming PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices to achieve precise control and monitoring of automation processes.
• System level approach to the complete machine program with a high focus on recovery from start to finish.
• Experience in robotics, automation systems, vision systems, proximity and photo sensors, servo controls, etc.
• Competent skills with PC's, networking, device communications, integration, and design.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical component selection and panel layout design
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for working with customers and team members. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, management, customers, and general public.
• Strong Knowledge in Commercial Components & Supporting Partners.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Seeking candidates for the position with expertise in control software, particularly with a focus on Allen Bradley. Experience with Allen Bradley is essential for this role.
• Must be Responsible, Self-Driven, Self-Motivated, and Able to Work Independently.

Additional Job Description:

• Program hardware/software integration and systems diagnostics to support machine based control systems
• Collaborate with sales personnel, customers, service technicians and other departments to assist with developing engineering and functional system specifications
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of comprehensive program documentation for diagnostics, information systems, data collection and communication with other peripheral equipment.
• Act as a liaison to the production assembly, service, engineering personnel and system suppliers to furnish information and documentation about software controls; assist in the check-out and correction of control system software as needed.

• Other duties as assigned

• Mandatory Tool Skills:

• Allen Bradly software (Latest version preferred)
• AutoCAD Electrical

• MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Education and Training Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering – Electronics & Communication Engineering or Instrumentation and controls / Engineering preferred and 10+ years equivalent experience in industrial automation, Controls development and commissioning.

• Travel:

• Occasional domestic and/or global travel may be required for this position up to 20%.

• Key Result Areas:

• Ability to study, understand existing machine functions.
• Excellent Controls programming skills, experienced in using Allen Bradley software.
• Excellent Controls programming skills, experienced in using AutoCAD Electrical CAD software.
• Good documentation preparation and maintenance skills.
• Effort and Schedule adherence with error free deliverables, less of oversight for delivering results.
• Good problem-solving skills with technical issues in machine function.

• Plans and conduct work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

• Additional Job Description

• Design and develop moderately complex electrical engineering and functional controls system architecture and specifications with input from sales personnel, customers, service technicians, assembly technicians.

• Apply ingenuity in programming, hardware/software integration and system diagnostics to support machine-based control systems
• Prepare schematics, assemblies, detailed drawings and bills of material for moderately complex projects.
• Develop, prepare and maintain program documentation in areas related to diagnostics, information systems, data collection and communication with other peripheral equipment.
• Research and learn latest developments concerning system architectures that could be implemented as parts of machine control systems.
• Furnish documentation to product assembly and assist with check-out, machine installation and startup of moderately complex mechanical functionality and control system software
• Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions; participate on team to analyze control system malfunctions; make recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations
• May participate in set-up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities
• May provide guidance in the production of system operation manuals and diagnostic aids for customer and service technician use.
• May travel to customer sites to support tests, commissioning or startup of industrial equipment
• Other duties as assigned
• Additional Job Description
• Design and develop moderately complex electrical engineering and functional controls system architecture and specifications with input from sales personnel, customers, service technicians, assembly technicians.
• Apply ingenuity in programming, hardware/software integration and system diagnostics to support machine-based control systems
• Prepare schematics, assemblies, detailed drawings and bills of material for moderately complex projects.
• Develop, prepare and maintain program documentation in areas related to diagnostics, information systems, data collection and communication with other peripheral equipment.
• Research and learn latest developments concerning system architectures that could be implemented as parts of machine control systems.
• Furnish documentation to product assembly and assist with check-out, machine installation and startup of moderately complex mechanical functionality and control system software
• Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions; participate on team to analyze control system malfunctions; make recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations
• May participate in set-up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities
• May provide guidance in the production of system operation manuals and diagnostic aids for customer and service technician use.
• May travel to customer sites to support tests, commissioning or startup of industrial equipment
• Other duties as assigned