Position Description:
Position Title: Controls Engineer
Department: Motion Control
Reports To: Director of Controls Engineering
Position Summary:
The Controls Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design, programming, implementation, and test of web, robotic and automated motion control systems, including distributed I/O, data and vision acquisition for laser process equipment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design of web, robotic and automated motion control systems, safety components, with both Siemens (Simotion and PLC) and Allen Bradley control platforms
- Development of HMIs and using Siemens’ WinCC, and Allen Bradley’s Rsview and Panelview
- Development of Distributed Industrial Control and SCADA systems, which include Profibus, Ethernet, RS232, Digital I/O, networking, PLC, analog to digital conversion within both a Siemens and Allen Bradley environment
- Develop SCADA applications, communicating with Windows SQL and Oracle data bases
- Generate detailed specifications and functional requirements
- Responsible for design through manufacturing and troubleshooting
- Strong mechanical aptitude desirable
- Generate test plans, protocols and procedures for all sub-systems
- Provide training to Test and Service Technicians on the set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of laser system
- Motor specification, sizing and tuning
Hiring Qualifications:
- A BSEE or BSME with a minimum of 5 years in an industrial motion control and systems environment
- Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of PLC based control systems with PC HMI and SCADA. Both Siemens and Allen Bradley preferred
- Must be familiar with industrial networks; Profibus, Ethernet, Devicenet, RS232
- Strong knowledge of the design and implementation of Multi-Axis Motion-Control systems
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming languages, VB and C Scripts is a plus
- Proficiency in AutoCad Electrical is a plus
- Safety risk assessment a plus
- Strong PC background with familiarity with the latest technologies and devices
- Excellent written and verbal communication are required
Physical Demands:
- Direct and phone communications with customers, component suppliers, company personnel, and contract personnel
- Travel to customer facilities for design, installation, and service related activities
- Extended hours of sitting and viewing a computer screen
- Occasional standing or working in a shop environment
All Preco, Inc. – Somerset employees are empowered to stop production and notify their supervisor/manager if an unsafe act or product quality concern is occurring. Also, each member of the Preco – Somerset team is responsible for identifying continuous improvement opportunities and participating in problem solving teams as necessary.