Sr Controls Engineer

Job#: 2042211

Job Description:

Location: Rochester, NH (Hybrid)
Title: Sr. Controls Engineer
Our client specializes in designing, manufacturing, and integrating custom automation systems for industries such as Medical, Security, Aerospace, Automotive, Hi-Tech, and Plastics. 
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for day-to-day tasks such as process control, troubleshooting, motion control, and robotics, ensuring the seamless operation of custom automation systems and machinery.
Summary:

• Collaborate within a multi-disciplined engineering team to design custom automation machinery within the medical device and biotechnology space.
•  Translate customer’s requirements into design specifications, evaluate design feasibility and provide technical expertise to meet customer’s requests.
• Provide the programming for the PLC, safety systems, and layout the HMI display.
• Source and program motors, drives, actuators, robots, vision systems, sensors, servo controls, etc.
• Responsible for full system programming, testing, debugging, commissioning, installation, service, and upgrades.
• Execute complete electrical designs, create professional electrical schematics and panel layouts
• Create and maintain detailed bill of materials for accuracy (quantities, part #’s, etc.).
• Write technical manuals for manufacturing personnel and customers.
• Stay up to date with leading edge technology.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across entire organization.
• Your efforts will support equipment for a variety of industries, such as medical, automotive, packaging, hi-tech, security, manufacturing, etc.

EXPERIENCE:

• Proven programming skills in PLC’s, HMI displays, and safety systems. Core platforms include Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Siemens. Other platforms include B&R and Beckhoff.
• System level approach to the complete machine program with a high focus on recovery from start to finish.
• Experience in robotics, automation systems, vision systems, proximity and photo sensors, servo controls, etc.
• Competent skills with PC’s, networking, device communications, integration, and design.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical component selection and panel layout design including materials, safety, and labeling practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for working with customers and team members. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, management, customers, and general public.
• The individual must be able to investigate different types of hardware and software to keep the machine designs current with the ever-changing technology.
• Knowledge in mechanical mechanisms, motion, and assembly.

EDUCATION:

• BSEE or BSEET with 5+ years’ experience in industrial automation and controls development and commissioning.
• ASEE or ASEET with 10+ years’ experience in industrial automation and controls development and commissioning.
• Candidates with other degrees and appropriate experience will be considered (Associates Engineering Robotics and Automation Controls or Associates Degree in Electronics).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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