Controls Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

Controls Engineer - Fort Wayne, IN. Contract Position Pay Rate: up to $38.00 (based on work history and interview performance) Position Description of the Controls Engineer:

Responsible for research, design, development, testing, installation, and modification of operational machinery, electrical control equipment, electrical circuitry, and components.

** Principal Duties and Responsibilities of the Controls Engineer:**

- Evaluates new manufacturing and control technologies, adapting into specifications as appropriate

• Confirms control system functionality including appropriate safety compliance, by designing and/or executing test procedures

• Prepares and/or reviews electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls drawings ; collaborates with related engineering teams to evaluate components, materials, and suppliers

• Ensures integrity of process and build data collection

• Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, IT, Safety, and Operations to ensure that all equipment and processes are properly designed, implemented, and launched

• Keeps equipment operating by performing periodic audits; troubleshooting breakdowns; requesting supplies; defining and reviewing preventative maintenance plans; calling for repairs; and implementing process improvements

• Assist maintenance in troubleshooting equipment and train engineering techs and maintenance techs on new equipment installations

• Maintains project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates

** Requirements of the Controls Engineer:**

- Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering or technical training equivalent

• 2 years of experience with manufacturing processes and equipment interaction (including internships or other educational programs)

• Can interact with machinery through HMI or laptop connection

• Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical prints and schematics

• Experience with vision systems

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC's, Servo Controllers, HMI products, and software

• Familiarity with basic electronics and embedded system programming

• Knowledge of Fanuc robots – recovery and teaching points on a teach pendant

• Troubleshoot, read, and edit PLC logic and CNC programs

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Bachelor's Degree
• Electrical Schematics
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• PLC Programming Experience
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot (Fanuc)