Senior Controls Engineer - Overton Tube Forming Systems
Franklin, IN
About the Job
Would you like to work for a company that…
- Gives you ownership over the direction of your department?
- Has an employee run engagement committee, making work fun!!
- Provides regular and open updates on the health of the organization?
- Pays weekly!
- Actively promotes family first and the flexibility to back it up?
- Strives to be the best company to work for so you don't want to be anywhere else!
- Lives by our core values:- Built to Last
- Intense Customer Focus
- Honesty & Integrity
- Never Satisfied
- Passion for Family & Community
About Overton Industries – Tube Forming Systems
Overton Industries – Tube Forming Systems designs custom tooling, machinery, and automation systems for some of the world’s largest companies. Some of our customers’ end products make exhaust systems, desalinate water in 3rd world countries, and power missions into space. Our automation services include machine design, systems integration, machining and fabrication, product and process development, as well as vision and robotics integration.
As an Automation Controls Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing automation systems to enhance our manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will have a strong background in control systems, PLC programming, and HMI development. Skills related to robotics, machine vision, safety components, as well as integrated inspection systems will be highly beneficial. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging projects and contribute to the advancement of our automation capabilities.
Overton Industries offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package with competitive pay and bonus opportunities. With a flexible work environment and opportunities for learning and career development, our engineers are involved in all phases of delivering a quality solution to our customers.
Job Responsibilities:
Electrical
Develop electrical design, schematics and drawings in AutoCAD
Interpret mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements
Research supplier products for assembly components
Help establish new and maintain existing standards
Develop electrical bill of materials
Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
Check quality of assemblers/technicians work and assist during assembly
Work with Sales Engineers to provide input with quote preparation as required
Software
Design and develop software applications based on specifications or new concepts
Understand client requirements for HMI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements
Review, modify and redesign legacy code (in-house and in the field)
Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems
Write user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed programs
Technical writing including Software Documentation- Test Plan, Operating Manual with Troubleshooting Guide, Spare Parts List with Vendor Parts
Requirement Reviews – Participate in reviews and work with Mechanical Engineering to ensure proper implementation of features
General
Comply with the company safety procedures. Live the company culture of integrity, teamwork, self-discipline and professional competence
Provide timely and detailed status updates, as required
Quality – Ensure standards are maintained in a process driven environment
Able/willing to travel and work at customer sites
Available/willing to work overtime to meet project commitments, as required
Involved in the Recruitment/Training/Orientation/ of new employees
Experience/Education Qualifications
BA/BS degree in engineering or related discipline (BSEE degree preferred)
6+ years of experience in the automation industry
Proficient in Design/Drafting Tools in AutoCAD or SolidWorks
Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g. Allen-Bradley, Omron)
Configuring and designing HMI systems (e.g. Allen Bradley)
Familiar with Industry Standards UL and CE
Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators
Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
Desired - experience with Vision System programming (e.g. Cognex, Keyence)
Desired - experience with Robot programming (e.g. ABB, Fanuc)
You should be proficient in:
- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)
- Leadership / People Management
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Electrical Schematics
- Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
- Pneumatics Experience
- Hydraulics Experience
- Industrial Robot Programming
- Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
- Product Design Experience
- PLC Programming Experience
- SCADA Experience
- Programming Machine Vision Systems
- PLC Wiring Experience
- Engineering Degree
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Process Development
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Material Handling Systems
- RFID Systems
- SCADA
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi)
- Vision System (Keyence)
- HMI
- Conveyor Systems
- Servo Motors
- Industrial Robot (Fanuc)
Salary info:
$36.06 - $62.50 / hr