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Controls Engineer

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Position Title:

Controls Engineer

Department:

Engineering, Controls Group

Reports To:

Manager, Controls Engineering

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Location:

Elkhart, Indiana

Position Summary

A Controls Engineer develops and maintains Electrical Controls Hardware & Software for Friction Stir Welding Machines.

Essential Job Functions

  • Interpret control requirements from customer/internal specifications
  • Develop flow charts, sequence of operations, I/O documents, and other high level controls documentation
  • Create electrical control schematics, wiring diagrams, electrical panel layouts, pushbutton station layouts, and other hardware-related design documentation
  • Development of Bill of Materials listing electrical components required for hardware design
  • Develops and maintains Machine Controller software especially:
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) software
      • Primarily in IEC 61131 Structured Text, but some in Ladder Logic
    • Computer Numerical Controller (CNC) software
      • Primarily in IEC 61131 Structured Text, but some in NC (G-code) Language
    • Human Machine Interface (HMI) software (Using HMI builder software, like RSView)
  • Provide technical content for documents such as machine set-up manuals, operation instructions, and help files
  • Work closely with Assembler, Electrical Technicians, and Project Manager during machine build
  • Primarily responsible for startup and debug of equipment
  • Support Project Manager during Run-off (Factory Acceptance Testing) of equipment
  • Provides remote technical support to customers via email, phone, and remote access software
  • Supports Software Engineers in developing and maintaining advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI) software (written in advanced program languages and built with tools such as Visual Studio)

Essential Job Requirements

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
(Associates Degrees or Bachelors degrees in other fields may be considered if the course work and experience supports the skill set listed below)

Experience

Minimum 1-5 years experience in machine tool/automation controls

Required Skills

  1. Must have an extensive background with CNC and/or PLC hardware/software
  2. Ability to work with the standard IEC 61131 programming languages such as Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Function Block, etc.
  3. Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical design documents
  4. Familiar with HMI development software
  5. Proficient with using CAD (AutoCAD) to design and draft Electrical Controls Drawings
  6. Must have 1 to 5 years experience with Machine Tool-type (or automation) equipment controls
  7. Must have excellent communication & leadership skills
  8. The ability and willingness to learn new processes and programming languages
  9. Proficient with Microsoft Office products

Preferred Skills

  1. Design experience on high-force equipment/heavy equipment
  2. Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical
  3. Familiar with NC programming (G-Codes etc.)
  4. Proficient with use of Macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
  5. Proficient with basic IT/Network administrative tasks
  6. Foreign Language experience helpful (Spanish, German, Chinese or French).

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to travel (potentially internationally)
  • Ability to function in a shop environment
  • Ability to work in an office environment
  • Visual Acuity:
    • Ability to work at a computer monitor
    • Accommodations as required for reading engineering drawings and office files.
  • Hearing Ability:
    • Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

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