Controls Engineer

Micro Instrument · Rochester, NY

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Level: Engineer
Team: Controls
Degree: Preferred
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Micro Instrument (industrial) in Rochester, NY.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names: PLC, Robotics, Automation, Tooling, SolidWorks, AutoCAD

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How this role compares

Against 18 other live controls postings in New York.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 84%
✓ Automation 84%
✓ AutoCAD 37%
Root cause 32%
MES 26%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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Responsibilities

◆Develop the controls design schematics in AutoCAD which includes electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design as applicable.
◆Interpret mechanical design drawings for to ensure the correct controls hardware is implemented and the system can be assembled from a controls standpoint (e.g., SolidWorks).
◆Research supplier products for assembly components that will improve future machine builds.
◆Help establish new and maintain existing standards.
◆Develop electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic bill of materials as applicable.
◆Power electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications.
◆Respond to inquiries during assembly working closely with both controls and mechanical build technicians.
◆Develop concepts with application engineers for customer equipment in the quoting phase based on customer supplied specifications and accurately quote the concept from both a component and labor standpoint.
◆Design systems that meet or exceed customer specifications.
◆Design systems and develop equipment operation software that meets or exceeds customer specifications.
◆Design and develop software applications based on given requirements, specifications, and sequence of operations.
◆Understand client

requirements

for GUI/communication interface, networking and create specifications and design based on these requirements.

✓Troubleshoot issues with existing systems currently installed at customer facilities.
✓Develop documentation for systems to assist the end user in startup, troubleshooting, machine operation, recommended maintenance and provide a list of recommended spare parts.
✓Requirement Reviews –Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.
✓Provide timely and detailed status updates.
✓Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment.
✓Help Train/Orient/Bring Up to Speed new employees.

Job

Qualifications

✓BA/BS degree in Engineering or related discipline (BSEE degree preferred).
✓Preferably 5+ years of experience in the automation industry.
✓Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites if necessary.
✓Proficient in Design/Drafting Tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
✓Proficient in developing software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
✓Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, National Instruments, Maple Systems).
✓Familiar with Industry Standards, NEC, NFPA, UL and CE.
✓Familiar with Vision Systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
✓Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.g., Allen-Bradley Kinetix, Siemens Simotion, IAI, Yasakawa).
✓Familiar with Robotic Systems (e.g., Fanuc, Epson, Yamaha, Staubli).
✓Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues.
✓General Skills/Qualifications: MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy.
✓U.S. Citizen or Green Card.

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The Control’s Engineer is responsible to engineer, design and integrate Controls applications into automation equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gages. The Controls Design Engineer will assist application with customer concepts when required. They will also work with Mechanical Engineering and Project Management to ensure Micro’s customer design specifications are satisfied. The Control’s Engineer will report to the Director of Engineering.

Position

Competencies

•Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude.
•Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy.
•Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
•Sharp, quick, dedicated, and innovative problem solver.
•Core values and continuous self-improvement.
•Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely.

Hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This salary wage is based on a 45-hour work week, overtime paid after 45 hours.