Controls Engineer - PACIV
Aliso Viejo, CA
About the Job
Date: March 2024
Position: Controls Engineer Office Location: USA (Aliso Viejo, California)
PACIV, an international control systems integration, and regulatory compliance engineering firm, servicing Bio-Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Food & Beverage, and Water/Wastewater clients, is looking for a full-time Controls Engineer employee.
Job Description:
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for owning all software aspects of various machinery and tooling projects. These may vary from small R&D tasks to large-scale production equipment. The Controls Engineer will work with customers to define the needs and specifications for their projects. These projects will generally be interdisciplinary, and the engineer will work with other members of the team to deliver an integrated and functional solution.
Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Requirements:
Desired Hard Skill Sets:
Desired Soft Skills:
Other Requirements:
Compensation:
Competitive Salary Range (75K to 90K) will depend on experience.
Position: Controls Engineer Office Location: USA (Aliso Viejo, California)
PACIV, an international control systems integration, and regulatory compliance engineering firm, servicing Bio-Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Food & Beverage, and Water/Wastewater clients, is looking for a full-time Controls Engineer employee.
Job Description:
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for owning all software aspects of various machinery and tooling projects. These may vary from small R&D tasks to large-scale production equipment. The Controls Engineer will work with customers to define the needs and specifications for their projects. These projects will generally be interdisciplinary, and the engineer will work with other members of the team to deliver an integrated and functional solution.
Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Develop, test, install, and integrate software solutions related to custom automation, machine vision, feedback systems, robotics, and data collection and management
- Program and integrate various off-the-shelf components (cameras, robots, sensors, motors, etc)
- Meet project budgets and schedules
- Coordinate progress and roadblocks with Project Managers
- Support and assist the production team during debug, commissioning, and installation of equipment
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams on mechanical and electrical integration
- Coordinate with and manage external suppliers
- Coordinate with customers to refine requirements and align on project requirements
- Coordinate with customers on functional and user interface requirements (HMIs, MES integration, etc.)
- Support equipment deployment and service at customer sites. Some travel is expected in this role. ~5%.Off-.
Requirements:
- 1 years of experience developing software for PLCs or similar devices. College experience acceptable.
- AutoCAD or Solid Works proficiency in creating wiring diagrams
- 1 years in a controls design role, in an industrial automation and/or machine building environment, or experience working in a manufacturing environment
Desired Hard Skill Sets:
- BS or higher degree in the engineering field
- Knowledge and experience in programming and tuning servomotors, stepper motors, and VFD-controlled motors.
- Experience with Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence, etc.)
- Experience with Robot Systems (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, Mitsubishi, Epson, etc.)
- Experience with field devices (sensors and actuators), digital and analog I/O signals processing, and interfacing techniques.
- Knowledge of one or more programming languages (VB.NET or C preferred)
- Basic knowledge of HMI/GUI, and PLC development environment software
- Knowledge of .NET and COM/ActiveX environments and SDK/APIs implementation
- Understanding of various communication protocols (RS232, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, )
- Direct experience troubleshooting automated equipment
- Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings.
Desired Soft Skills:
- Strong work ethic and customer service mentality.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with processes within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and utility industries.
- Comfortable with a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Deals well with uncertainty and pressure.
- Works well with others, within a team and takes accountability.
- Result-driven and self-motivated.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and presentation).
- Organized, with strong computer literacy such as MS Project, Excel, etc.
Other Requirements:
- Position Location: California
- Travel: Up to 10% of the time to various suppliers, collaborators, and client sites outside of California
Compensation:
Competitive Salary Range (75K to 90K) will depend on experience.
Benefits Package, which includes:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, sick, and company holidays.
- PTO is earned on an accrual basis throughout the calendar year.
- Health Insurance
- PACIV pays 90% of the premium for the health insurance plan.
- Monthly contributions are made by PACIV and are distributed through an HSA (Health Savings Account).
- $25,000 Basic Life Insurance Plan for all full-time employees, with additional plan options offered at the employee's cost.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
- Project Performance Bonuses (for qualified projects and employees).
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