Controls Engineer I

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

At Mikron we are committed to delivering the best assembly systems and all needed services throughout your product’s entire life cycle. With our extensive engineering know-how, complex process expertise, scalable platforms and lifelong support we are driving lasting success for your business.

With more than 4,000 assembly and test systems in use worldwide, our team of over 800 qualified employees have unique process expertise and the rigor for complex project management in a wide range of industries. Mikron experts will work closely with you to design an automated assembly system that meets your unique, industry-specific processes, whether for high-volume, medium-volume or lab-scale production. Mikron's standard systems are scalable and customizable to meet your current needs and adapt to future production requirements, without the need for costly and extensive future upgrades.

As a Controls Engineer I you will contribute to the proper design of Mikron Corporation Denver (MDE) control systems. Also be responsible for programming the control systems and testing using Mikron processes and rules. Participate in debug phases as required to meet the contracted functionality of the customer’s system within budget and schedule constraints. Support Mikron Corporation Denver goals, values, and operating principles

Requirements:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend Project Design reviews
• Support electrical and software design of machines
• Support creation of electrical BOM and IO list
• Demonstrate knowledge of the ERP system, Electrical BOM creation, electrical parts selection, and tracking delivery dates.
• Provide troubleshooting support to mechanical and electrical technicians
• Machine debug (PLC/HMI) from start to final installation at customer site
• Integrate 3rd party equipment
• Perform verification of installed IO
• Responsible for accurately and timely of the Controls Engineering documentation package assigned to each customer project
• Support Customer Service after machine installation
• Support electrical design team for project designs or changes
• Support Validation team to test validation package per customer’s specifications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Mikron standard materials and practices.
• Ability to travel for supporting installation at customer site and for Customer Service

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor of Science degree, or internationally recognized equivalent, in a relevant field
• 2 years of relevant working experience
• Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programming
• Knowledge of electrical hardware used for Industrial Machinery
• Interpret electrical schematics and ability to redline
• Setup and troubleshoot Local and Remote IO
• Safety knowledge of Industrial Machinery
• Understand servo and VFD
• Ability to integrate 3rd party equipment such as laser system, leak tester, camera, …
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Attend Project Design reviews
• Familiar with Industrial Networking
• Familiar with electrical standards (NFPA 79, UL 508A, NEC, UL, …)
• Knowledge of C# or other OOP a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft suite: Excel, Power Point, Word
• Attention to detail

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must be able to travel as requested internationally
• Must be available to work overtime
• Flexibility to travel as needed
• May be required to work off shift hours and Holidays
• Must have a valid state Driver license

Company Offered Benefits:

• PTO
• 10 paid holidays (1-2 floating depending on start date)
• Parental Leave
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short Term , Long Term , Life Insurance & ADD
• FSA, HSA
• Straight Time Eligible
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with matching up to 5%, immediately vested
• Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Professional Growth Opportunities

*This job will close on 07/09/2025 all applications up to 07/09/2025 will be accepted*