Wilder Systems is seeking a Controls Engineer to be responsible for the layout and functionality of all system hardware. This position requires both a strong programming and electrical background. The Controls Engineer must be able conduct hardware selection, architect systems, and program at all stages of the deployment lifecycle of Wilder Systems’ projects.
The ideal candidate has strong fundamentals in electrical design, enjoys challenging problems, and brings experience in PLC programming.
Responsibilities
Design and Product Development
- Analyze requirements and statements of work to clearly define objectives
- Provide feedback with practical solutions through real world applications and examples
- Generate matrices and schematics to support design decisions: one-line diagrams, power schedules, system block diagrams, and trade studies of decisions
- Generate request for proposals and statement of work for suppliers: outsource panel builds, cable harness, and/or programming
- Collaborate with Mechanical and Applications Engineers to design and develop products and tools up to a suitable technical readiness level (TRL) to deploy in a production or research environment
- Design all aspects of a robotic automation system and its sub-assemblies for manufacturing applications
Program and Testing
- Programmable Logic Controller
- Communication set up
- Programming main and individual sequences
- Program Input/Outputs: Analog and digital
- Program motion sequences with field device feedbacks
- Configure safety
- Motor and VFD’s
- Configure onboard Input/Outputs and Networking
- Motion Axis set up
- Program sequences
- Field Devices
- Cable management
- Configure part at device and PLC
- Program device
- Robot and Automation Systems
- Communication Set Up
- Design data handshake
- Configure safety features
- Human Machine Interface
- Alarms and fault handling
- Security and user privileges - operator vs maintenance
- Screen development and tag management
Documentation
- Generate bills of material, mechanical and electrical schematics, and cable lists
- Document standard operating procedures and reports for power up of new systems and devices
- Provide diagrams and information to support design reviews and product proposals
Required Experience
4 or more years of professional experience in electrical engineering or a related field
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and have a solid understanding of basic electrical and mechanical control systems
Excellent knowledge in Control Theory
Proficient in PLC and HMI programming
Knowledge of industrial hardware and software available on the market
Strong familiarity with Network communication
Proficient in AutoCAD
Preferred Experience
Robotics or Industrial Automation background
Siemens TIA Portal Experience
Experience assembling mechanical and electrical components
Electrical skills - soldering, crimping, and panel builds
Manufacturing knowledge - drilling, welding, pick and place automation, and fastening
Ability to perform programming on robot languages (Fanuc/Yaskawa)
Data Management
Experience managing vendors
About Wilder Systems
Wilder Systems designs, manufactures, and installs robotic systems for industrial manufacturing applications in the aerospace industry. Our tools are used in direct manufacturing and maintenance of aerospace structures, operating as a growing global fleet on factory floors and flight lines worldwide. We have a dynamic, talented, and collaborative engineering team and want those who are energized by solving our customers' toughest problems.
Compensation
$100,000-$130,000 Base
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
PTO
General Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field
Strong communication, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills
Both self-motivated and work well under general supervision
Works well in high pressure situations, during tight deadlines, and with customers
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Travel:
Up to 25%
Skills Required
- 4 or more years of professional experience in electrical engineering or a related field
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and understand control systems
- Excellent knowledge in Control Theory
- Proficient in PLC programming
- Proficient in HMI programming
- Knowledge of industrial hardware and software available on the market
- Strong familiarity with Network communication
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar field
- Strong communication, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills
- Self-motivated and able to work under general supervision
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and interact with customers
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Robotics or Industrial Automation background
- Siemens TIA Portal experience
- Experience assembling mechanical and electrical components
- Electrical skills: soldering, crimping, and panel builds
- Manufacturing knowledge: drilling, welding, pick and place automation, fastening
- Ability to program robot languages (Fanuc/Yaskawa)
- Data management experience
- Experience managing vendors
What We Do
Wilder Systems is an industrial services company that delivers Robots as a Service for aircraft manufacturing and maintenance. We are focused on dual-use aerospace applications for both commercial and military which includes robotic drilling into aircraft, defastening, sealing, non-destructive inspections, and even a robotic aircraft wash system. Our mission is to lead the way towards a 'lights-out' future where the majority of aerospace manufacturing tasks are performed by modular, autonomous robots.
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