Automation Controls Engineer

BMA Group Global; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BMA Group Global seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to service and start-up packaging machines for the consumer industry, collaborating with headquarters on upgrades and rebuilds for existing equipment.

The role requires hands-on PLC programming, testing of software parameters, and strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley platforms. Travel is substantial (50–75% annually) to client sites and projects may vary in scope.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with high-speed machines or other automated equipment.
• Expert knowledge of Allen-Bradley platforms is required. Software: RSLogix 5000, Jetter controls beneficial
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Programming, or related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in PLC programming, motion commissioning of new equipment, as well as remote and field support
• Experience in working with electrical control diagrams
• Knowledge of additional PLC / AC Drives / HMI / Servo / Motion Control is required

Responsibilities

• Edit existing machine codes (Rockwell ControlLogix) and adjust software parameters.
• Perform problem analysis at complex production machines and determine how they could be connected to machine programming.
• Document problem solving process and archive updated machine software.
• Interface with clients as well as subcontractors and explain machine situations, code and software processes to colleagues & customers.
• Coordinate small to large projects independently.
• Download PLC, HMI, and drive programs; work with controls engineers to identify and improve machine programs.
• Read IEC electrical diagrams and follow acceptable practices.
• Work with industrial controls devices including sensors, valves, drives, and PLC I/O
• Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC (ControlLogix and CompactLogix) and HMI experience is a plus

Skills

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC

RSLogix 5000

PLC programming

Electrical control diagrams

Problem solving

Motion commissioning

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Jetter controls

Job description

The Automation Controls Engineer position responsibilities are to service and start-up packaging machines for the Consumer industry and collaborate with headquarters on upgrades and rebuilds for current equipment.

Essential Functions

• Edit existing machine codes (Rockwell ControlLogix)
• Adjust and test software parameters
• Perform problem analysis at complex production machines and find out how they could be connected to the machine programming
• Document problem solving process and archive updated machine software
• Interface with clients as well as subcontractors and explain machine situations, code and software processes to colleagues & customers
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
• Decision making ability
• Ability to deal with experienced, multidisciplinary, technical specialists
• Ability to coordinate small to large projects independently
• Ability to download PLC, HMI, and drive programs. Ability to work with controls engineers to identify and improve machine programs.
• Significant electrical aptitude and knowledge of acceptable practices, techniques, and codes. Comfortable reading and following IEC electrical diagrams.
• Thorough working knowledge of industrial controls devices including photo-electric sensors, proximity switches, solenoid valves, frequency and servo drives, and PLC I/O
• Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC (ControlLogix and CompactLogix) and HMI experience is a plus

This job operates in a production environment of a customer site. Adhering to the safety measures of the customer’s plant while working both independently and as a team.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely an active technical role whereby there may be times where the employee will be required to lift up to 50lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, hourly position. The expectation is that the employee is available when service is required and is also available for continued training. The employee needs to remain flexible to be available when the customer needs a specialist for support.

Travel

The travel requirements for this position are approximately 50-75% per year. Remote assistance to clients but when there is no one to fix the problem might require traveling to the specific site.

Required Education and Experience

• 3-5 years of experience with high-speed machines or other automated equipment
• Expert knowledge of Allen-Bradley platforms is required. Software: RSLogix 5000, Jetter controls beneficial
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Programming, or related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in PLC programming, motion commissioning of new equipment, as well as remote and field support
• Experience in working with electrical control diagrams
• Knowledge of additional PLC / AC Drives / HMI / Servo / Motion Control is required