Controls Engineer

• ◆Develop, modify, commission, and troubleshoot PLC programs and integrated control systems.
• ◆Configure and support industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, I/O Link and CIP Safety.
• ◆Select, configure, and troubleshoot electrical components such as sensors, actuators, motors, VFDs, servo systems, safety devices, and industrial control hardware.
• ◆Support robot integration, including robot I/O, control interfaces, peripheral devices, and machine communication.
• ◆Identify project risks, assumptions, constraints, and unresolved issues early and communicate recommended mitigation strategies.
• ◆Coordinate electrical engineering activities with mechanical, software, controls, robotics, production, service, and project management teams.
• ◆Participate in design reviews and contribute to system-level technical decisions.
• ◆Support build, commissioning, startup, and field service activities as required.
• ◆Travel as needed to support project execution. Up to 15% possible (5%-10% is normal)

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• ✓3-5 + years of experience in industrial automation, robotic systems, custom machinery, or a similar environment.
• ✓Experience designing, implementing, and supporting electrical systems for automated machinery.
• ✓Strong PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience.
• ✓Experience with robotic automation, control system integration, and industrial communication networks.
• ✓Experience selecting and applying motors, drives, sensors, actuators, safety devices, and industrial control hardware.
• ✓Experience with control panels, power distribution, grounding/bonding, circuit protection, and machine installation requirements.
• ✓Working knowledge and application of electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, including ANSI, CEC, NFPA, IEC, CSA/UL, and CE standards, is considered an asset.
• ✓Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.
• ✓Experience supporting build, commissioning, startup, and field-service activities.
• ✓Interpret and apply applicable electrical codes, customer specifications, safety standards, and internal engineering requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• ✓Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; squat; climb; see; talk and hear. Be able to climb ladders; lift hand tools approx. 1-15 lbs. in weight to complete machine assembly, parts up to 50 lbs. Repetition with activity.
• ✓Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate; temperature in the assembly area may fluctuate with the seasons, as the production area is not air-conditioned.