Controls Engineer - Turning Point Search

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee all activities related to Manufacturing/ Process Controls, coordinating, planning, installation, documentation and testing activities of all robotic and engineering equipment including, but not limited to, robotics, assembly, on-line fixtures, conveyor systems, etc.
• Drive all activities relating to ensuring existing and new equipment is built and running in accordance to specifications. Including the troubleshooting, debugging, start-up and programming of all automated equipment and upgrades.
• Technical expert for electrical controls, program logic controls, robot programming and troubleshooting, vision inspection system programming
• The ability to program or modify HMI’s (ex; RS Logix 500 & 5000, Fanuc, Coherix, Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Determine correct controls for all Poke Yokes (Vision Systems, PLC’s, and Robotics).
• Understand logic writing to create handshakes between the equipment and I.T Systems.
• The ability to build and wire control panels
• Keep and update all equipment drawing, electrical prints etc…up to date as changes are implemented.
• Create training materials, as well as, conduct training of support personnel as required. • Identify and correct any safety issues inside the facility.
• Ensure a safe working environment by observing safe work practices and by following all safety policies and procedures
• Coordinate the development in writing and maintaining effective maintenance specification and preventative maintenance programs on all equipment to ensure top performance for productivity.
• Create training materials, as well as, conduct training of support personnel as required.
• Participate in the design of custom process automation machines, equipment, systems, devices and fixtures to support assembly requirements.
• Recommend equipment improvements and/or manufacturing methods to improve.
• Coordinate all mechanical/electrical system modifications with external vendors, maintenance personnel.
• Support and assist maintenance personnel with diagnosing software and electrical system problems.

Primary Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with automated equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3 years’ experience PLC programming.
• Proficient in ABB, Panasonic, and Fanuc. 
• Siemens controls systems desirable (PLC, motion control, ethernet, deviceNet, ProfiNet field buses, safety control systems and HMI)
• Solid understanding of principles used in multi-axis robotic systems, conveyor transport systems.
• Strong “hands-on” capability in the installation and programming robotic and PLC controls systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; customer focused.
• Strong computer skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing, assembly, sequencing and equipment principles.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and 4 years’ experience.