Senior Controls Engineer
- Remote, United States
From $54.67 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- From $54.67 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Required Skills & Experience
- Beckhoff PLC/PAC experience
- Experience in custom automation
- Experience in discrete automation
- Understanding of PLC and HMI programming
- Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits and electrical panel design
- Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic design
- Experience or knowledge of robot programming, VFDs, servo applications, and device communication networks including DNET, ENET, and Profibus
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work onsite at company offices or customer locations as required
- Ability to interact professionally with customers, including in high-pressure situations
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Beckhoff HMI experience
- Cognex Insight experience
- Robot Vision Guidance experience
- 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 help ensure the equipment performs according to the 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 including DNET, ENET, and Profibus. They will also 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 a professional relationship with customers in both day-to-day and high-pressure situations.