Senior Controls Engineer

Reports to Director of Engineering

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

A Senior Controls Engineer uses their knowledge of custom automation and precision machining as a member of a team of sales professionals, managers, designers and builders to develop world-class automation systems. These machines are uniquely designed assembly, inspection, and test systems for industries that demand precision assembly for their components. Some of the industries we serve include automotive, aerospace, defense, medical equipment, pharmaceutical, and industrial component manufacturers.

Job Duties

• A Senior Controls Engineer will take responsibility for the design effort on assigned projects
• under the direction of the Director of Engineering. It shall typically include, but not be limited to
• the following:
• Prepare control systems designs and utilizing AutoCAD prepare drawings which include power
• distribution, PLC, main and station panel layouts, console layouts, pneumatics, hydraulics, and
• instrumentation.
• Write and document software.
• Review and take ownership of budgets and schedules. Work with the Project Manager to
• develop cost to completes and release dates.
• Coordinate with the Controls Assembly Department during the build phases of the project to
• provide efficient and timely solutions to problems.
• Lead and develop the Controls Design Department through mentorship of Level I and Level II
• Controls Engineers. This includes facilitating formal and informal training on products and
• software
• Develop preliminary projects schedules
• After power-up, debug software to develop the machine into a “production worthy” system.
• Participate as a team member during the installation phase of the project.

Desired Hardware Competency

• PLC - Allen Bradley: CompactLogix, ControlLogix, SLC 500, PLC 5, MicroLogix. Siemens: 416 Square D: Symax 50.
• HMI - Allen Bradley: Panelview, Panelview Plus. Siemens: TP, OP Series.
• Communications - Allen Bradley Ethernet I/P, ControlNet, DeviceNet. Siemens: Profibus.
• Variable Frequency Drives - Allen Bradley Powerflex, SEW Eurodrive.
• Robotics – Denso, Epson, FANUC, Kuka, Kawasaki.
• Linear Actuators - Intelligent Actuator, Festo, Tolomatic, Rexroth.
• Servos – Allen Bradley: Kenetics 6000, SERCOS Servo Drive Interface, Yaskawa: SGDV, SGDH.
• Vision – Keyence / Panasonic / Cognex / DVT.
• Data Acquistion - Keithley: DAS-1400, DAS-1600, PIO-120

Desired Software Competency

• PLC - Allen Bradley: RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500. Siemens: Step 7. Square D. • HMI - Allen Bradley: FactoryTalk View Studio, RSView, PanelBuilder. Siemens: ProTool. • Communications - Allen Bradley: RSNetworks, RSLinx, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet.
• Siemens: Profibus. • Robotics - Adept V+, QuickBasic, Python, C++ • Servos - Allen Bradley: Kinetics 6000, SEW: Motion Studio. • Application Development - Visual Basic v4.0, v5.0, v6.0, National Instruments LabWindows

Required Education and Experience

• • An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• • Bachelors' degree in engineering.
• • 7+ years’ experience in controls engineering related to custom automation.
• • At least 3 years of design experience utilizing AutoCAD software required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will lead and develop Level I and Level II Controls Engineers in their group or department on a day-to-day basis.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

EEO Statement

Edgewater Automation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position will install, maintain, and replace automation systems throughout the production process. You will also troubleshoot component parts, including motion sensors, control components, photosensors, and other vital technology. In addition to maintaining smooth operation, you will operate as a subject matter expert (SME) for leadership and key decision-makers, delivering reports on current automation capabilities and future opportunities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.