Controls Engineer (On Site)

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Hartselle, AL, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Design, build, program, install, and troubleshoot industrial automation systems including PLCs, robots, vision, HMIs, VFDs, and panels. Lead installations and start-ups, manage projects, perform maintenance, and ensure safety and compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Cerro Wire LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

This position requires technical proficiency in many industrial control platforms; as well as the ability to directly interact with the customer in design reviews, project updates, runoffs, and installations.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
  • BS in Engineering Required
  • Prefer 2-5+ years engineering experience in building controls, machine tools, and troubleshooting control systems.
  • Robot programming, Fanuc preferred
  • Vision programming, Cognex and Fanuc IRVision preferred
  • Experience with PLC protocols: Allen Bradley RSLogix, Siemens Step 5 & 7, GE Machine Edition, and Mitsubishi.
  • Experience setting up and utilizing networks using DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet, Ethernet/IP
  • Experience setting up Allen Bradley, Seimens  and Automation Direct HMI screens/panels
  • Experience with VFD Drives, installation, repair and programming of ABB, Parker, AB, Yaskawa, and Siemens. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
  • Ability to lead a project at installation and be the main customer interface.
  • Understanding of RIA robot safety standards, OSHA safety standards, and NFPA 79 and 70E standards
Major Responsibility Areas and Duties
  • Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software
  • Designs include power distribution, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings as well as PLC and robot programming.
  • Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating.
  • Direct electrical assembly during equipment build.
  • Configure, debug, and test equipment on shop floor.
  • Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment.
  • Lead start-up projects from start-up to completion while working with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage time and costs to be within budget and on schedule.
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the plant.
  • Responsible for responding to all unplanned downtime or breakdowns on machines.
  • Plan and execute maintenance activities for non-routine problems or issues.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and system problems for manufacturing and facility equipment both routine and complex using a method of troubleshooting to get to a root cause.
  • Design, fabricate and install mechanical and electronic equipment and perform program changes.
  • Lead and assist in the planning, coordination and performance of shutdown and major maintenance activities.
  • Complete all training as required and perform OJT to other employees as required.
  • Wire and repair electric motors, repair basic wiring according to NEC.
  • Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting problems with AC drive systems and PLCs.  Should be able to access and interpret PLC logic via a laptop computer or other using the appropriate communication language.
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment, to include lubrication, repairs, and adjustments, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
  • Advises operators and others of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
  • Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
  • Performs lockouts or tag out as required.
Additional Duties
  • Additional duties as assigned, not determined at the time of hire.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
  • Must be willing to work on site full time (this position is not remote)
  • Must be willing to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays. 
  • Stand for long periods of time. 
  • Ability to work at heights on occasion. 
  • Ability to work in cold, heat, noise, dust, fumes, paint, chemicals, oils, etc. 
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Skills Required

  • BS in Engineering
  • 2-5+ years engineering experience in building controls, machine tools, and troubleshooting control systems
  • Robot programming (Fanuc)
  • Vision programming (Cognex and Fanuc IRVision)
  • Experience with PLC platforms: Allen Bradley RSLogix, Siemens Step 5 & 7, GE Machine Edition, Mitsubishi
  • Experience setting up and utilizing networks: DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet, Ethernet/IP
  • Experience setting up Allen Bradley, Siemens, and AutomationDirect HMI screens/panels
  • Experience with VFD drives installation, repair and programming (ABB, Parker, Allen Bradley, Yaskawa, Siemens)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to lead projects at installation and be primary customer interface
  • Understanding of RIA robot safety standards, OSHA, NFPA 79 and 70E
  • Experience with AutoCAD Electrical for electrical design
  • Willingness to work on site full time and any shift, including overtime, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in varied environmental conditions
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
485 Employees

What We Do

Marmon Holdings, a Berkshire Hathaway company, comprises more than 120 autonomous businesses serving diverse industries and markets worldwide

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