The Electrical Controls Engineer will be writing PLC and Robotics code from scratch and assist in supporting Testing & Controls team and performing factory acceptance testing on new systems.
The Controls Engineer will spend the remaining 10-20% of their time traveling to customer sites depending on the complexity of the project, aiding in complex installations that require programming and commissioning of new equipment.
JOB DETAILS:Use TIA Portal and S7 (Siemens) as well as Allen Bradley tools to provide support to PLC and HMI systems in the field for required changes / maintenance / troubleshooting, etcGenerate e-drawing modifications of PLC & HMI systems for customer quotations or to support field service personnelDesign and run experiments on PLC, HMI and touch screen systems on die cast manufacturing equipmentTest, troubleshoot and debug and new HMI updates prior to customer installationManage PLC and touch panel backups on the serverTravel to field sites for repairs and equipment installation occasionally (~10% travel)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:Minimum 4+ years experience in PLC & HMI systems support, familiarity with die cast, injection molding or similar manufacturing processes is strongly preferredBS in relevant engineering discipline preferred, but not requiredExperience with TIA portal is strongly preferred, as well as Siemens S7; Allen Bradley is also a plusPrevious work providing remote support via teleservice is helpfulMust be willing to travel up to 10-15% per year, as well as be on call and/or work overtime occasionally during equipment installations or customer emergencies