Controls Engineer

Job: Controls Engineer

Location: Honey Brook, PA

Type: Fulltime, On-Site

General Job Description

We are design and build manufacturer of custom industrial process equipment. We manufacture a several products with PLC controlled as well as a wide variety of specialty machines requiring PLC controls. Our primary PLC platforms are Allen Bradley Compact Logix and Mitsubishi FX. The role of a Controls Engineer will be to take industrial automation projects from an initial kick-off meeting to working completion through all the stages of design & configuration, also when requested, be able to support existing customers by working alongside with the service team, and occasionally support the shop builders & sales with electrical questions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Select hardware to meet job or customer's specifications
• Design, develop and maintain PLC based control systems programs
• Create and maintain design documentation, program documentation, test/validation documentation, program revision control, and user manuals
• Assist Product Managers, Engineers, Installation Technicians, Service Technicians, and Customer Maintenance Technicians with system validation, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• In charge of drawings, diagrams, design documents, hardware part numbers, programs, and manuals documentation related to, or supporting, the PLC control system.
• Responsible for the quality of the control system as it relates to fulfilment of job specifications, FRS, and all applicable codes and standards.

Skills/Qualifications

• Able to read drawings, PNID, and wiring diagrams, and understand basic installation protocols
• Understand Ladder logic, RS Logix 500 & 5000, and PanelView / PanelView+ programming
• Knowledge of technical and FRS documentation
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Applications and AutoCAD Design Software
• Knowledge or willing to learn Mitsubishi FX programming, cGMP validation and programming protocols, pneumatic controls, autoclave function, and SCADA interface design
• Strong Technical Writing Skills
• Electrical Drawings (wiring, panels, etc.)
• Educational/Physical Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Related Degree
• Intuitive approach to programming and HMI layout
• Travel will be required (typically between 20% - 25%)