Lead Controls Engineer - Yeah! Global

Job Description

A Senior Controls Engineer uses their expertise in custom automation and precision machining to collaborate with a team of sales professionals, managers, designers, and builders to develop world-class automation systems. These machines are custom-designed assembly, inspection, and test systems for industries requiring precise assembly of their components, including automotive, aerospace, defense, medical equipment, pharmaceutical, and industrial component manufacturers.

Job Duties:

• Design control systems for assigned projects under the direction of the Director of Engineering. This typically includes:
  

• Preparing control systems designs and creating drawings using AutoCAD, including power distribution, PLC, main and station panel layouts, console layouts, pneumatics, hydraulics, and instrumentation.
  

• Writing and documenting software.
  

• Reviewing and managing budgets and schedules. Collaborating with the Project Manager to develop cost estimates and release dates.
  

• Coordinating with the Controls Assembly Department during the build phases to provide efficient and timely solutions to problems.
  

• Leading and developing the Controls Design Department by mentoring Level I and Level II Controls Engineers, including facilitating formal and informal training on products and software.
  

• Developing preliminary project schedules.
  

• Debugging software post-power-up to develop the machine into a production-worthy system.
  

• Participating as a team member during the installation phase of the project.
  

Desired Hardware Competency:

• PLC: Allen Bradley (CompactLogix, ControlLogix, SLC 500, PLC 5, MicroLogix), Siemens (416), Square D (Symax 50).
  

• HMI: Allen Bradley (Panelview, Panelview Plus), Siemens (TP, OP Series).
  

• Communications: Allen Bradley (Ethernet I/P, ControlNet, DeviceNet), Siemens (Profibus).
  

• Variable Frequency Drives: Allen Bradley (Powerflex), SEW Eurodrive.
  

• Robotics: Denso, Epson, FANUC, Kuka, Kawasaki.
  

• Linear Actuators: Intelligent Actuator, Festo, Tolomatic, Rexroth.
  

• Servos: Allen Bradley (Kinetics 6000, SERCOS Servo Drive Interface), Yaskawa (SGDV, SGDH).
  

• Vision: Keyence, Panasonic, Cognex, DVT.
  

• Data Acquisition: Keithley (DAS-1400, DAS-1600, PIO-120).
  

Desired Software Competency:

• PLC: Allen Bradley (RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500), Siemens (Step 7, TIA Portal), Square D.
  

• HMI: Allen Bradley (FactoryTalk View Studio, RSView, PanelBuilder), Siemens (ProTool).
  

• Communications: Allen Bradley (RSNetworks, RSLinx, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet), Siemens (Profibus).
  

• Robotics: Adept V+, QuickBasic, Python, C++.
  

• Servos: Allen Bradley (Kinetics 6000), SEW (Motion Studio).
  

• Application Development: Visual Basic (v4.0, v5.0, v6.0), National Instruments LabWindows.
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  

• 7+ years’ experience in controls engineering related to custom automation.
  

• At least 3 years of design experience using AutoCAD software.
  

Supervisory Responsibility: This position will lead and develop Level I and Level II Controls Engineers in their group or department on a day-to-day basis.

Position Details:

• Full-time position, Monday through Friday, with 48 hours of work expected per week.
  

• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
  

• Travel up to 20% or more per year.