Software Controls Engineer from System One
York, PA
About the Job
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Software Controls Engineer to join our client's team in York, PA. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic company and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this position.
This is a 100% onsite, direct hire (permanent) role offering a competitive salary and benefits package.
Position Summary:
Analyze machinery and extrusion specifications and performance requirements for new and/or existing machinery and, based on this, develop and implement appropriate control system solutions for both new machinery and for machinery in the field at customer locations.
Essential Responsibilities and Priorities:
Education:
Experience:
Essential Skills, Behaviors:
This is a 100% onsite, direct hire (permanent) role offering a competitive salary and benefits package.
Position Summary:
Analyze machinery and extrusion specifications and performance requirements for new and/or existing machinery and, based on this, develop and implement appropriate control system solutions for both new machinery and for machinery in the field at customer locations.
Essential Responsibilities and Priorities:
- Apply machine control technology to new and existing equipment. Provide electrical engineering design services and assist with the creation of conceptual designs and specifications for new projects.
- Participate in control system design activities by developing and implementing HMI and soft-PLC modifications and enhancements.
- Program logical machine functions with IEC61131 programming tools and design HMI interfaces with graphical development tools.
- Create schematics, detail drawings, assemblies, sub-assemblies, BOM’s and panel layouts, using AutoCAD, and perform required analysis to ensure the satisfaction of all project specifications needed for the procurement, manufacture and assembly of components.
- Support installation and/or commissioning of new and retrofit equipment.
- Provide technical support of machinery as needed, including service calls, troubleshooting and problem solving. Utilize remote connection tools to provide technical support and guidance to successfully fulfill customer service requests.
- Enter, update, and maintain service information within the database including repairs and service calls.
- Work collaboratively with all engineering disciplines and field service personnel to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Ensure that all engineering documentation is released in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the project schedule and budget.
- Work with the Sales Department in determining the viability of proposed retrofits to existing equipment.
- Provide input and guidance for overall control system development initiatives based on customer feedback, retrofit implementation, and field service experience.
- Work closely with the VP of Engineering to help prioritize control system development initiatives.
- Provide technical support to all departments during procurement, assembly, testing and final acceptance of equipment.
- Visit customer sites and evaluate machinery for retrofits and upgrades.
- Assist the Technical Documentation department in the preparation of all drawings, specifications and specific operating procedures required in properly supporting product in the field.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of machine control design experience preferably in a heavy manufacturing environment.
Essential Skills, Behaviors:
- Knowledge of plastics process technology desirable, but not required.
- Strong software design experience, including:
- Demonstrated understanding of standard machine programming languages (IEC61131) including ladder, structured text, and function block.
- PC-based control experience with Beckhoff is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience with HMI design and development.
- Experience with Indusoft is a plus.
- Ability to design schematics and electrical panels utilizing AutoCAD Electrical (ACE) 2016 and/or AutoCAD 2016
- Strong understanding of Electro-mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Excellent technical communication skills, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Email.
- Desired Characteristics
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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