Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer () $100k - $135k per year Glenwood, IL Full Time; Direct Hire Culture: " Our client is revolutionizing packaging line automation and experiencing rapid growth as a result. Joining their team offers you the chance to establish a dynamic career that values individuals dedicated to making a positive impact. " Join a well-established manufacturer of timing screws, change parts, drive units, and custom designed container handling machines; building the best solution available in the container handling industry. " Providing flexible and responsive solutions to the packaging industry. " Serviced industries including Automotive, Cosmetics, Fresh Produce, Healthcare, Household, Dairy, Gran/Mill/Cereal, Meat/Poultry/Seafood, Bakery/Snack, Confection/Candy, Beverage, Toys/Sports/Crafts, Tobacco, and Others. Responsibilities: " Design Electrical Schematics using AutoCAD Electrical. " Develop PLC, Advanced Motion, and HMI Programs from scratch for a range of Allen Bradley Controllers, new equipment prototypes and to support assembly area testing. " Develop new Standard Electrical Designs for new equipment and implement existing standard electrical designs for standard equipment. " Supervise Panel Build process in the panel shop and review progress daily. " Develop and Integrate Vision Systems for applications including Orientation and Feature Detection using various vision tools. " Review customer specifications with attention to detail, develop project plans and schedules across multiple departments including sales and applications. " Interact with customers frequently to review project plans, exchange integration information, and formulate installation plans. " Develop Operator Manuals, User Manuals, One Point Lessons, and other project documentation as required. " Periodic Travel to customer site for startups, installations or to resolve field issues; this may include new equipment integration with customer equipment and supervising installation electricians. " Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. " Proficient in electrical design to meet UL requirements " Ensure local, state, and Federal codes are met. Qualifications: " Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology or related field is required. " 5+ years of hands-on electrical engineering design experience is highly preferred " Attitude: Ardent desire to succeed as part of a team; interest in contributing to a positive company culture; willingness to persist until the job is done right for the customer and embrace Company philosophy of "Support Built In". " Engineering and Technology: Proficient knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques and procedures to the design and production of the Company's products. " Experience with Cyclic Rotary Motion a plus. " Experience with Ethernet/IP networks in an automation environment is a plus. " Communication and Problem Solving: Ability to identify problems, utilize data-driven troubleshooting techniques, and review related information with colleagues to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions mechanically, electrically, and programmatically. " Administration and Management: Familiarity with business and management principles involved in strategic planning, production methods and coordination of people and resources. Schedule: " Some flexibility around core scheduled hours " Approx 15% travel required Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Created: 2024-11-01