Controls Engineer I

Job Purpose:

The Control Engineer’s primary duties include either programming automation software or designing electrical drawings for control systems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety, financial, and technical success of all projects and work assigned.
• Comply with company safety procedures
• Conduct oneself with integrity and professional competence
• Provide timely and detailed status updates
• Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment
• Organize, plan and prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and co-workers
• Must be a self-starter, team player and work well with others
• Portray a positive attitude
• Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources
• Proactively predict when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Solve complex problems; review related information; develop and evaluate options; implement solutions.
• Proactively make timely decisions without the benefit of all the information or consultation with supervisor
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely
• Involved in the recruitment of new staff
• National and International travel is required

For Programming Emphasis:

• Develop Automation Software
• Write PLC, HMI and computer programs, test and validate proper function
• Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems
• Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
• Travel to customer site for startup and commissioning of the software
• Write user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed programs
• Train users and provide post project support

For Electrical Design Emphasis:

• Develop electrical design, schematics, and drawings in EPLAN
• Interpret mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements
• Research supplier products for assembly components
• Develop electrical bill of materials

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of automation projects
• Knowledge of pneumatic conveying, extrusion, drying, separating, and compounding, weighing and batching, and continuous processes etc.
• Fluent use of MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook; EPLAN; AutoCAD; RSLOGIX 5000; FactoryTalk View; Microsoft Visual Basic
• General computer literacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Refer to performance assessment for a complete list of skills and requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Agricultural, or Computer Engineering

Preferred Characteristics:

• Ability to build effective relationships that are focused on integrity and trust
• An attitude of dedication to achieve professional success
• A focus on serving internal and external customers with respect, understanding, and empathy
• Ability and willingness to recognize the intrinsic value of every person
• Drive and curiosity to explore new technology and innovation for continued growth and improvement

Physical Abilities/Work Environment:

• Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Climbing, kneeling, lifting
• Occasionally exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force
• Use of power drills and drive motor vehicles – must have a valid driver’s license
• Potential exposure to extreme temperatures but in general, normal office conditions