Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Brønderslev; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Afinitas, part of Barry-Wehmiller, seeks a Controls Engineer to design and implement automated production systems, handling electrical design, PLC programming, HMI development and robot integration. You will support machines through lifecycle from concept to startup and customer service, collaborating with engineering and product teams.

The role requires a controls engineering degree and hands-on experience with EPLAN, TIA Portal, and robotics. Travel to customer sites up to 25% is possible.

Qualifications

• Controls Engineering Degree and ideally 3+ years’ experience in an electrical or control systems engineering role, within manufacturing/ plant industries.
• Experience with both electrical hardware design and automation software development.
• Familiarity with Electrical design CAD tools (all sites use EPLAN).
• Experience in Developing, programming and testing PLCs (all sites use TIA Portal)
• Experience with industrial robotics hardware and software programming.
• Experience configuring, commissioning, and troubleshooting servo drives and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Understanding of motion control, motor sizing, drive technologies, safety circuits, and machine integration.
• Knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols between PLCs, robots, drives

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement both hardware and software solutions for automated production equipment.
• Design electrical control panels, I/O architectures, safety systems, and field device integration.
• Perform testing, setup, commissioning, and optimization of control systems, drive systems, and robotic applications.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to customers and service technicians.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve technical/logistical issues.
• Prepare system operation manuals and diagnostic aids.
• Stay up to date on advances in system architecture for machine control.

Skills

Danish language

English proficiency

Education

Controls Engineering Degree

Tools

EPLAN

TIA Portal

Servo drives

VFDs

Job description

About Us:Afinitas, med hovedkontor i St. Louis, Missouri, er en global leder inden for udstyr, formningssystemer og vigtige tilbehørsprodukter, der understøtter transport, vand og forsyning af præfabrikerede betoninfrastrukturer over hele verden. Vi leverer brancheførende produktionsudstyr, højtudviklet forskalling og et bredt sortiment af præfabrikerede beton-, el- og byggetilbehør samt strukturelle produkter og systemer designet til bro-, motorvejs- og tunge byggeprojekter. Afinitas er en del af BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, investeringsgruppen under det globale produktions- og ingeniørkonsulentfirma Barry-Wehmiller, en organisation med en omsætning på 3 milliarder dollars og næsten 12.000 medarbejdere, der er forenet af en fælles overbevisning: at bruge forretningens styrke til at skabe en bedre verden.Job Description:The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, programming, integration, commissioning, and support of electrical, control, software, robotics, and automation systems. The role encompasses both hardware and software aspects of machine control, including electrical design, PLC programming, HMI development, robot integration, drive configuration, motion control, and system commissioning. The Controls Engineer will support the complete machine lifecycle from concept and design through installation, startup, and ongoing customer support.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIESDesign, develop and implement both hardware and software solutions for automated productionequipment.Design electrical control panels, I/O architectures, safety systems, and field device integration.Perform testing, setup, commissioning, and optimization of control systems, drive systems, and robotic applications of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities.Use engineering skills and knowledge to assist customers with control systems problems for both remote and on-site technical support to customers and service technicians.Build and maintain a technical knowledge base by creating, maintaining and updating technical documents/procedures.Logging development processes, code changes, and technical specifications for future reference.Anticipate potential problems and provide solutions; detect unusual problems and promptly report to the supervisor.Collaborate with other departments to resolve technical/logistical issues. Gather relevant information to ensure smooth transitions to other departments.Participate in a team to analyze control system malfunctions; make recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations.Provide guidance in the production of system operation manuals and diagnostic aids.Work closely with the engineering and product development teams to communicate client feedback and contribute to product improvement.Stay up to date on the latest developments in system architecture that could be implemented as parts of machine control systems.QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIESControls Engineering Degree and ideally 3+ years’ experience in an electrical or control systems engineering role, within manufacturing/ plant industries.Experience with both electrical hardware design and automation software development.Familiarity with Electrical design CAD tools (all sites use EPLAN).Experience in Developing, programming and testing PLCs (all sites use TIA portal)Experience with industrial robotics hardware and software programming.Experience configuring, commissioning, and troubleshooting servo drives and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).Understanding of motion control, motor sizing, drive technologies, safety circuits, and machine integration.Knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols between PLCs, robots, drivesAbility to collaborate effectively, partnering across multiple departments, with a capacity for listening and absorbing different points of view.Detail oriented.Excellent verbal communication skills and passion for connecting with others.Ability to work independently.Use judgement to make complex decisions to solve difficult and complex problems.Ability to travel to customer sites up to 25% of the time.Fluency in Danish, and working proficiency in English (spoken and written)WORK ENVIRONMENTThis is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility, with travel to customer plants. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in manufacturing areas.CORE COMPETENCIESAction Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, highenergy, and enthusiasm.Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.Resourcefulness – Adapts to changing circumstances and priorities; effectively copes with unexpected interruptions, delays, and demands.#LI-RB1At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.Company:Afinitas