Senior Controls Engineer

We are currently seeking a Senior Controls Engineer who has experience designing custom control systems for highly automated machines. Principal duties are to create PLC/HMI programs, commission equipment, and perform a runoff that meets our clients' requirements. Other responsibilities include working with customer specifications to create electrical designs of industrial machine controls and safety circuits. The Controls Engineer supports the software controls technicians, mechanical engineering, and electrical departments.

• Front-to-back design and programming

• PLC, HMI programming, debugging, and support

• Electrical controls and pneumatics knowledge

• Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens

• AutoCAD

• Robotics experience a plus: ABB, Fanuc, IAI

• Vision experience also a plus: Cognex, Keyence

• Electrical design and hardware specification

• Design and program sophisticated control systems

• Simulate, test, and debug control systems in-house

• Start up systems at end-user facilities

• Provide continuing system technical support by phone or on-site

• Identify and define the best technical solution and technical strategy for customers

• Participate in project proposals and discussions with sales engineers and their customers

• Design and author control software to customer specifications

• Develop software that allows hardware systems to properly control customer motion-control equipment

The qualified Controls Engineer must be well versed in control systems and proficient in PLC and HMI programming. This person should also possess good oral and written communication skills.

• Understands advanced software and machine control engineering principles

• Robot programming - Fanuc RJ series controls and ABB

• PLC programming (Allen-Bradley RSLogix and Siemens S7 preferred)

• HMI (Human Machine Interface) programming (FactoryTalk and Siemens WinCC)

• Design/debug electrical and software interfaces of machine tools and robot/automated loaders

• Electrical and software design of machine/automation safety circuits (E-stops, safety guarding, etc.)

• Commissioning and tuning of frequency and servo drives, including servo/AC motors

• Can design and implement industrial communication and I/O networks (Profibus DP, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, or similar industrial communication networks)

• Ability to work closely with other controls engineers and technicians to ensure functional interfaces and installations

• Ability to manage workload effectively, plan, organize, and prioritize work, and meet deadlines

• Proven ability to manage details of technical requirements, including task assignments, tracking, and communications

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining project cost and schedule constraints

• Minimum 6 years of industrial controls design and software experience

• Proven industrial electrical design experience and troubleshooting in both electrical circuitry and PLCs

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs or Siemens

• Experience in industrial networking and various communication protocols, including Ethernet, DeviceNet, RIO, etc.

• Experience and working knowledge of machine vision systems

• Experience applying machine safety requirements using ISO 12100 and ISO 13849

• Experience with robotic welding (arc, laser, resistance)

• Competency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

• General knowledge of AC/DC power, motors, drives/motion control, industrial controls, pneumatic valves, and sensors

• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 79

• Knowledge of automation controls and risk assessments

• Familiarity with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in machine control design

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Associate of Applied Science, or equivalent experience

• Valid driver's license and passport

Full-time

$90,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Rochester, NY 14621 (Preferred)

Rochester, NY 14621: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

25% (Required)

In person

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