Controls Engineer - Globe Machine Manufacturing
Tacoma, WA
About the Job
Since 1917, Globe Machine has been a manufacturer of industrial machines, systems, and plants for advanced composites, building products, and pulp & paper.
Our Controls Design Engineers are responsible for planning and designing electro-mechanical equipment and control systems. Furthermore, this role specifies hardware and writes programs for PLC based control systems for industrial machinery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze engineering sketches, specifications, drawings and related data to determine electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, motion and control components for mechanical equipment.
- Use computer assisted design/drafting software i.e., AutoCAD to create detail drawings and schematics, in house and during field installation of equipment.
- Use computer programming software to program PLC based control systems for manufacturing equipment.
- Conduct tests of completed units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control.
- Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and make appropriate changes to equipment.
- Field commission of equipment at customer sites, make adjustments and recommendations to engineers for design modifications to eliminate malfunctions as needed.
- Assist with the authoring of equipment maintenance and instruction manuals for end users.
- Interface internally with engineering department, sales, purchasing, shop personnel and project management.
- Interface externally with vendors, customers, consultants and contractors to ensure the delivered systems meet technical performance specifications.
Qualifications:
- BSEE or similar degree required.
- Minimum of three years of experience directly related to designing electro-mechanical equipment for manufacturing environments required.
- Experience in the industrial equipment industry required; experience in the design of panel, wood or pulp and paper product handling equipment desired.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, motion and control components required.
- Must have experience in industrial electrical design, PLC programming, HMI software design, industrial networking, MCC hardware/software configuration, and Closed-Loop Servo control.
- Proven proficiency with AutoCAD 2012 and Microsoft Office required.
- Proven proficiency Rockwell and Siemens programming software, such as RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk Studio, Step7, WinCC, and Wonderware Intouch required.
- Ability to read drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams and electrical schematics required.
- Experience in field start-up, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment highly desired.
- Strong written and verbal business communication skills a must.
- Proven track record of being self-motivated, working with minimal supervision, and partnering with diverse team members required.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently, retain a sense of urgency and meet strict timelines required.
- Conduct oneself with the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards.
Source : Globe Machine Manufacturing