Controls Engineer II

Schedule:
Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Department: Automation Engineering - 501

Primary Purpose:

Provides control systems engineering for new and existing in-house built automation equipment. Responsibilities include development of PLC control and HMI layouts and programming. Supports production equipment as needed. Leads project work and provides direction to less-senior team members. This position is a key contributor to our in-house Automation Engineering team and will work with other engineering disciplines daily. 

About ARUP:

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.

We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions:

Develop new and modify existing PLC-based control systems for automation equipment. 

Understanding of PLC programming using Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams or Sequential Function charts.

Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C#, C, Python, C++, Java, SQL, etc.)

Integration of robotic systems (SCARA, Cartesian, 6 axis)

Experience with GIT version control system and branching strategies.

Ability to write interfaces with several different API’s and databases. 

Experience in industrial fieldbus systems, such as EtherCAT.

Recommends alternative technologies or options to meet process needs.

Seeks information from production, maintenance, and engineering personnel to determine improvement opportunities.

Provides hands on assistance to Maintenance Technicians with troubleshooting equipment problems. 

Maintains connection with Reliability database to ensure reliable process control. 

Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Other Requirements:

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Communicate: Frequently and effectively communicate with others.

PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies. 

ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.  

Qualifications Education Required Associates Degree or better. Preferred Bachelor's Degree or better. Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in electrical or controls engineering or closely related field with two (2) years directly related experience OR an Associate’s degree with four (4) years directly related experience Preferred Six (6) years of experience with PLC controls, HMI, I/O’s, networking Working knowledge of SQL Server databases Proficiency with C# Experience with integrating robots Experience with Beckhoff PLC’s (TwinCAT) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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