SUMMARY

Reports to the Department Manager of Production Engineering for the development of electrical controls of automation equipment used on production lines. Assesses electrical components of existing controls for repair, replacement, and/or modification. Evaluates the need and feasibility of new controls. Create and maintain PLC programming for production equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in controls engineering or a similar role.
• Must have 4 - 12 years of experience .
• PLC programming experience required.
• Proficient in controls design, building, and programming.

• Design and build controls for new automation. Develop schematic diagrams for wiring.
• Estimate costs for controls of new automation and maintenance of existing automation.
• Manage vendors and independent contractors used for new equipment and repair.
• Write new programming for new automation and troubleshooting existing programs.
• Knowledge of maintenance of production engineering designed databases, serial number software, and other databases.
• Responsible for familiarity with mechanical design of production line equipment and conveyor systems.
• Other duties as assigned.