Automation & Controls Engineer

CelLink; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CelLink in Georgetown, TX is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to advance their automation systems. Responsibilities include designing and testing controls on new and existing equipment while integrating various components including PLCs and SCADA systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and have at least two years of related experience. Join our diverse team committed to inclusivity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Two years of work experience as a Controls Engineer or related role.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and test automation and controls.
• Integrate controls components like PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot down equipment and provide engineering solutions.

Skills

PLC Systems

SCADA Systems

Motion Control Engineering

Root-Cause Troubleshooting

GMP/FDA Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Automation and Controls Engineer(s)

Georgetown, TX

Job Overview

As an Automation and Controls Engineer(s), you will be responsible for researching, designing, developing and testing automation and controls on new and existing equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include: Integrate a wide range of controls components such as PLCs and SCADA systems, motion controllers, machine vision systems, heater controllers, web edge guiding and steering mechanisms, pneumatic actuators, encoders, force sensors, thermocouples, analog devices, and various location, distance, and material presence sensors. Support electrical control box engineering, standards compliance, assembly, modification, and documentation upkeep. Develop, deploy, and maintain revision control of electrical and software changes on large tool sets where the hardware and software must be copied exactly. Develop software to collect data for batch computation and data analytics. Develop and execute test plans to verify machine functionality and reliability. Provide timely and accurate project status, documentation, and training. Troubleshoot down equipment, including finding the root cause of failures and engineering solutions to correct them. Work closely with equipment vendors throughout all phases of a project's development on controls and software requirements and related issues. Support factory expansion efforts, including vendor acceptance testing, equipment commissioning and process qualification.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Two years of work experience as a Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or a related occupation.

Experience must include

1. Full-Cycle Automation System Development
2. Experience with Adapting to Multiple PLC Systems, including Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Beckhoff TwinCAT, and SiemensTIA Portal
3. High-end Motion Control Engineering, including Servo Tuning Theory, Kinematics, Control Loops, and Real-Time Communication
4. Subsystem and Inspection System Integration
5. Experience with Custom HMI/SCADA Design
6. Machine Safety Design, including Knowledge of Regulations, Risk Assessments, and Hardware and Software Safety Categories
7. Experience with Root-Cause Based Rapid Troubleshooting in Live Manufacturing Projects
8. GMP/FDA-Compliant Automation

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.