Controls Engineer

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Job Title

Controls EngineerAs the Controls Engineer, you will design, develop, and supervise all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. You may also be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Independently use engineering designs in the form of technical drawings, schematics, written and verbal instructions to construct new factory controls and specialized machines of high complexity.
• Use a comprehensive knowledge of PLC and HMI programming and system integration. Design and install mechanical and electrical control systems of production machinery.
• Interpret programs and logic diagrams in the construction of new controls and specialized machinery.
• Utilize knowledge of machine safety devices, such as light curtains, safety floor mats, anti-tie down machine activation, and fixed machine guarding used in an interlocked non-defeatable manner in the design of new controls for production equipment. Ensure all machinery is operated in a safe manner.
• Install highly complex Industrial Robotics with elaborate I/O schemes according to engineering designs.
• Prepare machine/controls development plans, work breakdown structure and schedules; update project status to leadership as required.
• Assist maintenance department as needed, including technical assistance, maintenance duties, and training.
• Assist management in the justification of new controls by estimating costs and potential cost reductions in improved run rates, yields, or labor costs.
• Possess the ability to troubleshoot equipment and validate control systems to ensure operational reliability.
• Work with internal and external customers to expedite materials and parts for improvements as needed.
• Train and instruct production operators in the use of new and current controls as needed.
• Generate support documentation as required.
Job Requirements:
Education & Experience:
• Bachelors’ degree in Electronics or related field and 3 year’s controls experience OR minimum 10 years related work experience.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting on multiple PLC platforms and the programming/ troubleshooting of robotics, motion control, HMI and other programmable control systems required.
• Experience in reading, modifying and creating drawings utilizing CAD software required.
Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Technical knowledge in machine function, processes, control systems, CNC, PLC, servo and stepper motor drives and electrical and electronic systems.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail as well as excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical knowledge of industrial networking protocols such as Ethernet IP, Profibus-PA, and AS-i.

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks a plus.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
 

Target Hiring Range

Annual Salary: USD 90,196.00 - USD 119,059.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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