Electrical Controls Engineer (Automation Engineer)

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
1. Develop new programs for motion controllers, robots, HMIs, PLCs, and other controls hardware.
- Program motion controllers, PLCs, operator interfaces, robotics, and servo drives
- Support and maintain image processing hardware and programs using Windows-based PC systems.
2. Startup, debug, and qualify automated machines.
- support controls install/upgrade on new and existing automated equipment.
- Support production by troubleshooting and repairing automated controls.
- Troubleshoot, provide root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for reported issues on local production systems and tools.
3. Work with operations and process engineering groups to design scalable control systems.
4. Reprogram existing automated machines for improvements and optimization.
- Make program and hardware modifications/updates on automated control systems
5. Research and specify electrical and pneumatic control components.
6. Work closely with control hardware design group to develop electrical schematics for machines.
- Field wire panels and equipment and make updates to electrical schematics as needed
*The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.*