Sr. Controls Design Engineer (Rochester, New York)
Our client, a Custom Machine Shop located in Rochester, NY is currently hiring a Controls Design Engineer and a Sr. Controls Design Engineer, roles are Direct Hire.
The Sr. Control’s Engineer is responsible to engineer, design and integrate Controls applications into automation equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gages. The Controls Design Engineer will assist application with customer concepts when required. They will also work with Mechanical Engineering and Project Management to ensure Micro’s customer design specifications are satisfied. Hardware and Software Design and Testing skills are essential in order to encompass all of the applications that will be created. The Sr. Control’s Engineer will report to the Director of Engineering.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop the controls design schematics in AutoCAD which includes electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design as applicable (depending on the prototype, could be used for hardware or software).
Interpret mechanical design drawings for to ensure the correct controls hardware is implemented and the system can be assembled from a controls standpoint (e.g., SolidWorks).
Research supplier products for assembly components that will improve future machine builds.
Help establish new and maintain existing standards.
Develop electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic bill of materials as applicable.
Power electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications as-required.
Respond to inquiries during assembly working closely with both controls and mechanical build technicians.
Develop concepts with application engineers for customer equipment in the quoting phase based on customer supplied specifications and accurately quote the concept from both a component and labor
standpoint.
Design systems that meet or exceed customer specifications.
Design systems and develop equipment operation software that meets or exceeds customer specifications.
Design and develop software applications based on given requirements, specifications, and sequence of operations.
Understand client requirements for GUI/communication interface, networking and create specifications and design based on these requirements.
Troubleshoot issues with existing systems currently installed at customer facilities.
Develop documentation for systems to assist the end user in startup, troubleshooting, machine operation, recommended maintenance and provide a list of recommended spare parts.
Requirement Reviews –Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.
Provide timely and detailed status updates.
Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment.
Help Train/Orient/Bring Up to Speed new employees.
Job Qualifications:
BA/BS degree in Engineering or related discipline.
Preferably 10+ years of experience in the automation industry.
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites if necessary.
Proficient in Design/Drafting Tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
Proficient in developing software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, National Instruments, Maple Systems).
Familiar with Industry Standards, NEC, NFPA, UL and CE.
Familiar with Vision Systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.g., Allen-Bradley Kinetix, Siemens Simotion, IAI, Yasakawa).
Familiar with Robotic Systems (e.g., Fanuc, Epson, Yamaha, Staubli).
Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues.
U.S. Citizen or Green Card.
Hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This salary wage is based on a 45-hour work week, overtime paid after 45 hours. Other perks- superior benefits, an outstanding work environment and opportunities for career development. Through these comprehensive offerings, every individual has the chance to achieve significant growth, both financially and professionally.
More about our client:
They develop systems that marry components in an automatic fashion. Whether it is medical products or electronics, optics or automotive parts, filtration components or one of a thousand other products- they work hand in hand with their customers to provide the most creative automation machines, gauging systems or tooling packages requested.
Company provides a progressive and positive work environment. They value their employees and encourage both personal and career growth. It’s an advanced technology environment that presents employees with challenging and satisfying work backed by our core values of hard work and respect in an inclusive environment of diverse, committed and highly accomplished people.
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