COPY - Controls Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of PLC and/or PC software programming experience
• Strong communication skills and go-getter mentality
• Strong Rockwell PLC/controls experience, as the manager indicated these projects will primarily use Rockwell controls
• Controls engineering background with the ability to program, troubleshoot, and debug PLC-controlled automation systems
• High technical aptitude troubleshooting complex electrical and pneumatic devices
• Electrical wiring/troubleshooting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Ability to support system integration, installation, startup, and onsite debugging Willingness and ability to travel, including to Canada

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Prior conveyor controls experience, particularly roller bed conveyor systems.
• CNC/PMC programming experience, ideally FANUC Power Motion i-A Plus CNC/PMC
• Siemens and/or Mitsubishi PLC programming experience
• Robotic automation systems experience Familiarity with industrial networking protocols

Job Description

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking a Software & Controls Engineer for a top industrial automation and robotics client. This individual will support controls engineering projects centered primarily around Rockwell PLC systems, taking projects through software development, implementation, testing, integration, startup, and onsite debugging. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded controls engineer with strong PLC programming and industrial troubleshooting skills. Previous conveyor controls exposure is valuable but does not need to be a deep specialization, while CNC/PMC programming experience would be a strong advantage. The engineer will have opportunities to own controls functionality from start to finish while supporting sophisticated robotic automation applications.

Day-to-Day:

• Design and implement PLC/HMI/GUI controls software for robotic paint and sealer applications
• Own the controls function of projects from initial design through final implementation
• Program and debug PLC systems
• Develop controls specifications, functional scopes, and I/O requirements
• Assist with electrical design and system troubleshooting
• Support integration and system runoff on the FANUC facility floor
• Support customer-site installation, startup, and debugging
• Troubleshoot and support existing controls systems
• Collaborate with other controls engineers and potentially train/supervise associate engineers Conduct customer training as needed

Compensation:

$45/hr to $53/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.