Automation Controls Engineer

eZone Staffing LLC; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

eZone Staffing LLC in Morrisville, NC seeks a skilled Controls Engineer to design, program, and optimize automated control systems for industrial equipment. You will develop PLC and HMI programs, integrate sensors and actuators, and program robotics for collaborative and non-collaborative applications.

Strong analytical skills and knowledge of control systems are essential. You will draft electrical schematics in AutoCAD Electrical, interpret mechanical drawings, troubleshoot systems, train

Qualifications

• BS/MS in engineering or related discipline (BSEE preferred).
• 4+ years in the automation industry.
• 3+ years PLC development experience (Allen-Bradley preferred, Omron).
• Configuring and designing HMI systems (Allen-Bradley, PC-based).
• Configuring and programming Motion Controllers/Actuators.
• Programming robots and autonomous mobile robots (Fanuc, UR, MIR).
• Experience troubleshooting control systems.
• Experience writing IQ/OQ/PQ documentation.
• Experience training operators and engineers.
• Desirable: Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, LMI).
• Desirable: NI software/hardware programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design, schematics, and drawings in AutoCAD Electrical.
• Interpret mechanical drawings for electrical requirements (SolidWorks).
• Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per specs.
• Check the quality of assemblers and technicians’ work and assist during assembly.
• Program and integrate industrial robots for handling, assembly, packaging and palletizing.
• Troubleshoot existing company-installed systems and issues.
• Train operators and engineers to use new equipment.

Skills

Automation experience

PLC development

Robot programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

Operator training

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Omron

Fanuc

UR

MIR

Cognex

Keyence

LMI

National Instruments

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

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As a Controls Engineer specializing in industrial automation equipment, you will be responsible for designing, programming, and optimizing control systems to ensure efficient and reliable operation of automated machinery. Key tasks will include developing and implementing PLC and HMI programming, integrating sensors and actuators, programming industrial robots for collaborative and noncollaborative applications, interfacing with vision systems, troubleshooting system issues, and collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure seamless system performance. This role requires strong analytical skills, expertise in control systems, and knowledge of industrial automation technologies.

What we’re looking for:

Required:

• BS/MS degreeinengineering or relateddiscipline(BSEEdegreepreferred)
• 4+yearsofexperienceintheautomationindustry
• 3+ years PLC Development experience (Allen-Bradley preferred,Omron)
• Configuring anddesigning HMIsystems (AllenBradley, PC-based)
• Configuring and programmingMotionControllers/Actuators
• Programming robots and autonomous mobile robots (Fanuc, UR, MIR)
• Experienceandskillintroubleshootingcontrolsystem issues
• Experience writing User Manuals and other documentation to meet client needs for IQ/OQ/PQ
• Experience with training operators and Engineers on new and existing equipment
• Desired - Programming Vision/LaserSystems (Cognex,Keyence, LMI)
• Desired - Programming/integrating National Instruments SW/HW

What you’re do:

• Develop electrical design, schematics, and drawings in AutoCAD Electrical
• Interpret mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Research supplier products for electrical and controls assembly components
• Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
• Check the quality of assemblers and technicians’ work and assist during assembly
• Work with Sales Engineers to provide input with quote preparation as required
• Understand client requirements for HMI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements
• Review, modify, and redesign legacy code (in-house and in the field)
• Troubleshootissues withexisting companyinstalledsystems
• Designanddevelopcontrols systems basedonspecifications or new concepts
• Program PLC’s and HMI’s completely from scratch ensuring that they work seamlessly with other components like actuators, servos, sensors, pneumatics etc.
• Conduct risk assessments for safety systems and robotics
• RequirementReviews–Participateinreviews andworkwithMechanical Engineering to ensure proper implementationoffeatures
• Program and integrate industrial robots for collaborative and noncollaborative applications with PLC’s and HMIs for material handling, assembly, packaging and palletizing applications
• Prepare customer documentation including electrical schematics, electrical spares BOM, Complete User Manual etc. to meet client requirements
• Train operators and engineers to use new and existing company installed equipment