Electrical Controls Engineer * - Autotec Solutions

Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer

Department: Engineering

Job Summary: Provide control solutions for Autotec Machine Systems developed to solve customers’ challenges/problems. Analytical/critical thinking in applying robust design methodologies and sound engineering principles to develop and realize solutions.

About Autotec: Founded in 1972, Autotec Solutions has a long history supplying engineered solutions and custom machines. With an excellent reputation in the plastics sector, our business has evolved to include ever-increasing robotics and automation across multiple industries. We supply turnkey systems featuring Finishing Systems, Pick & Place Robotics, Depalletizers, Palletizers, Labeling, Pallet & Slipsheet Handling, Case & Carton Handling, Conveyors, and Sortation Systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Senior Controls Engineer.
• Responsible for preparing engineering to include:
  • System design
  • PLC programming
  • HMI programming
  • Control panel design and detail
  • Hardware selection
  • Bill of materials creation
• Responsible for system I/O check, debug and startup at Autotec.
• Responsible for leading and participating in problem solving activities.
• Interact with other departments, suppliers and customers to obtain pertinent information.
• Works closely with senior mechanical setup technician to ensure that the machine functionality is complete and approved at Autotec before shipping.
• Coordinates, documents, and files all history associated with a specific job.
• Reviews project quote and scope and calls attention to ideas and concepts.
• Perform sales and engineering visits when required.
• Creates costing estimate spread sheets when required to assist sales.
• Reviews engineering to make certain Autotec and customer machine expectations are met 
• Assistance on the shop floor at Autotec as well as in the field service will be required 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• 3 – 5 years of applicable experience
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organize and facilitate team meetings.
• Understanding of Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Allen Bradley Controllogix, and Allen Bradley Panel View software.
• Strong computer skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and must be able to interface directly with other engineers.
• Familiarity with other commercial and industrial control systems.
• Willing and able to travel to customer locations