Controls Engineer

Position: Controls Engineer
Location: Sterling, IL
Type: Full-time | On-site

Position Summary:

Work under the direction of the project managers to create PLC & HMI applications for weighing and batching or material handling applications as well as assist with electrical design and project approval tasks as needed. In house and field checkout of industrial control panels and other equipment. Provide customer support during start up as well as troubleshooting..

Principal Responsibilities:

Create well documented approval packages that include

• Sequence of Operations
• Front panel layouts
• Equipment and I/O lists

• PLC and HMI programming
• Conduct in-house checkout of completed systems
• Assist Production Technicians as needed with installation of components
• Write detailed instruction manual for completed project
• Communicate and request technical information with vendors and customers
• Research new technology available in market
• Assist customers with onsite and phone troubleshooting and system start up.
• Assist with creating and updating production ready drawings when needed using E-Plan or DraftSight.

Skills:

• Accuracy and high attention to detail
• Electrical aptitude
• Software/Logic aptitude
• Time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written grammar skills
• Problem solving and troubleshooting ability

Knowledge, Education or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with Allen Bradley hardware

• PLC, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, VFD, and Soft Starters

• Experience with Rockwell Software products

• Studio 5000, RSLogix, FactoryTalk Studio ME/SE

• Experience in CAD software, E-Plan, DraftSight or AutoCAD preferred
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition software is a plus
• Some exposure to structured text programming
• Familiar with basic industrial controls and sensors including Loadcells, Weight Indicators, Pressure
• Sensors, Level Sensors, Limit Switches, Solenoids, etc