Sr Controls Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary: The Sr. Controls Engineers will be responsible for leading the controls team. In this position the Sr. Controls Engineer will be responsible for the control systems and qualification documentation for our growth into AI and Manufacturing 4.0 initiatives. The Sr. Controls Engineer will be responsible for leading the controls teams supporting production on automation design, installation and launch, as well as new machine controls, drives, and schematics related to the equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Update, modify, and improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, pneumatic, distribution and control.

• Lead the controls team and projects
• Design and develop new machine controls including robotic, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and vision systems
• Develop and support maintenance programs on equipment
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and vision systems
• Create, maintain current hard copies and electronic data bases: all electrical, pneumatic schematics, panel layouts, PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component parts documentation
• Schedule and complete back-ups of all electronic machine controls and robotic programs on set schedule
• Implement and maintain data collection system from shop floor processing equipment
• Maintain and expand existing plant floor machine control to Ethernet gateways, links and connections
• Maintain all sub machine control data highways
• Maintain and update controls portion of machine standards
• Coordinate with and assist company systems personnel with plant floor Ethernet machine drop routing and Ethernet message traffic control
• Complete correspondence, forms and reports using computer and applicable software
• Handle confidential information on a regular basis
• Active member of a cross-functional launch team
• Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example
• Promote and facilitate Open Door process, effective and respectful communication
• Participate in Continual Improvement activities
• Adhere to customer requirements, Quality System and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Requirements

3+ years of experience as a controls engineer programming allen Bradley PLCs experience integrating allen Bradley PLCs to Fanuc robots lead or Management experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].