Controls Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layout drawings, etc. using CAD.
• Design and interpret PLC code for customized material handling applications.
• Specify and verify controls requirements on new equipment and existing equipment retrofits including maintenance of accurate controls drawings and documentation.
• Perform PLC programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 
• Partner with engineers regarding project accuracy, design, standards, and design documentation.
• Complete project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Create bills of materials that include control enclosure, components, and wire. 
• Act as a technical resource for internal and external customers. 
• Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs.
• Create drawings from written and verbal specifications. 
• Partner with production as a technical resource. 
• Inspect shop panels for correct wiring and set up. 
• Resolve any engineering issues as they arise in fabrication, assembly, and service.
• Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.
• Travel to customer sites to start up automated systems, to include adjustment/set-up of drives and control devices, point-to-point wire check out, check out of PLC code, etc. Travel up to 30%.