Controls Engineer

Davis-Standard is a global leader in the design, development and distribution of extrusion and converting technology. Our systems encompass over 11 product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, building & construction, consumer products, medical, and packaging.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design control systems for continuous web handling machinery to the sold specifications

• Lead Controls Engineering Projects from kick-off to installation/commissioning at Customer site

• Coordinate the review of the mechanical and electrical design to ensure it meets engineering specifications and sequence of operation

• Assist designers in the generation of BOM's (Bill of Materials)
• May oversee the work of other design engineers and work with other members of the engineering staff to ensure that production is completed in a timely manner
• Provide backup support for assembly, purchasing and field-service related questions and problems

• Attend job kickoff meetings, engineering review meetings, and customer meetings

• Travel up to 10% for customer visits, vendor meetings, and start-up/commissioning as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controls and Electrical Engineering Manager
• Awareness of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EHS&S programs

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or controls related 4-yr degree
• 7-10 years of controls and electrical systems design experience with industrial automation or automated machinery preferred
• Control System design including electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, BOMs, test plans, manuals, etc.
• Extensive experience with high-speed servo applications and variable frequency drives (VFD's)
• Extensive programming knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC's required
• Extensive HMI programming experience using applications including RSView ME/SE or Wonderware
• Experience with SCADA systems and their requirements
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Expert in utilizing Microsoft Office products
• Enhanced written and verbal communication skills required