Senior Controls Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

Beckhoff PLC/PAC experience Experience in custom and/or discrete automation Hands-on experience programming PLCs and HMIs Experience supporting equipment startup and commissioning Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits and electrical panel design Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems Experience or working knowledge of robotics, VFDs, servo applications, and industrial communication networks Strong troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Ability to work onsite at company offices and customer locations as required Ability to interact professionally with customers, including in high-pressure situations

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Beckhoff HMI experience Cognex In-Sight experience Robot vision guidance experience Experience with DNET, ENET, and Profibus Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications

Job Description

The Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing and designing controls software packages utilizing PLCs and HMIs for automated equipment. This person will review and interpret customer-supplied specifications, program robotic and controls equipment based on those requirements, and ensure equipment performs according to approved specifications throughout startup and commissioning.

The engineer will work with electrical circuits, electrical panel designs, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, VFDs, servo applications, and industrial communication networks. They will assist with checking designs for proper functionality, troubleshoot and support equipment, perform preventative maintenance as requested, and complete required service documentation.

Additional responsibilities include developing equipment operation manuals, providing technical support and training to end users at customer facilities, meeting project deadlines while maintaining safe work practices, and maintaining professional relationships with customers in both day-to-day and high-pressure situations.