Control Engineer

Powerwell; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer II to join their dynamic team. This role involves applying technical expertise to manage electrical controls design and field installations. Candidates should possess strong PLC programming skills, particularly with Allen Bradley systems, and be adept in project management within the material handling sector. The position requires 50% travel for onsite troubleshooting and installations, offering a unique opportunity to engage in diverse projects. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this firm provides a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact project success and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Legal Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in controls design and project engineering in material handling.
• Ability to travel 50% for onsite troubleshooting and installations.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical skills to execute controls/electrical engineering projects.
• Code PLC programs and prepare documentation based on design specifications.

Skills

PLC Programming

Electrical Controls Design

Project Engineering

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

Rockwell Automation Emulate 3D

Job description

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Powerwell

Powerwell is a leading recruitment firm helping our clients discover top talent. We’re recruiting for a Controls Engineer II. This position requires 50% travel for onsite troubleshooting and installations. Candidates must have conveyor experience as well as experience coding PLC from scratch.

To be considered for this role candidates must reside in Michigan, Ohio, New York or New Jersey.

Job Description:

The Controls Engineer II is responsible for applying acquired technical skills and project experience to the execution of the controls/electrical engineering portion of all Company projects. The Controls Engineer II will work as a member of a project team, applying his/her engineering and project management skills to ensure accuracy and adherence to departmental standards, project schedules, prescribed resource limits and client requirements in the following areas: Electrical controls design and field installation/start-up. This position works independently with limited supervision, can coach and review the work of more entry level professionals. Problems faces are sometimes complex.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred.
• Experience in controls design and project engineering in the material handling industry.
• PLC Programming experience, preferably in Allen Bradley ControlLogix, PLC 5, and SLC 500 series PLCs
• Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation Emulate 3D or a similar Emulation/Simulation tool is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel 50%
• Commitment Required. Able to set and meet goals; sincere care for others; overwhelming desire to win and to be part of a winning team.

Design Responsibilities:

• Understand electrical controls descriptions and device layouts for initial internal review and subsequent customer approval.
• Understand electrical drawings in coordination with electrical engineers per design specifications.
• Review controls drawings and programs with controls engineering manager for correctness and operational intent.
• Code PLC programs and prepare documentation based on project design specifications.
• Internal testing with software engineering on system integration details.
• Field start-up on PLC-controlled projects; support software engineering on start-ups.

Project Management/Coordination Responsibilities:

• Maintain up-to-date files of all relevant paperwork on projects.
• Consult with controls engineers and project managers to ensure proper coordination and adherence to schedules in mechanical installation, electrical installation and field start-up.
• Attend to service calls in the field when required.
• May be assigned to special projects or required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by management, to meet company needs.
• Medical
• Wellness Plan including unlimited access to certified health coaches and well-being resources
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Limited Fertility Coverage
• Retirement
• 401(k) Plan including employer contributions
• Financial planning tools/resources
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Hybrid Schedule
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Income Protection
• Short-Term Disability
• Group and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Identity Theft Plan

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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