Controls Engineer

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes through innovative HMI and data management solutions. This role involves developing and optimizing control systems, ensuring compliance with electrical and safety standards, and contributing to equipment design and implementation. The ideal candidate will possess a robust engineering background and a passion for improving production efficiency. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in motor vehicle manufacturing, where your expertise will drive impactful results and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering with a focus on HMI and data management systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement custom HMI and data management systems in a die shop.
• Manage continuous process optimization and implement safety systems.

Skills

Controls Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Programming (Java, Python)

HMI Programming

Electrical Standards Knowledge

Safety Standards Knowledge

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechatronics

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Eplan

Ignition

SCADA Systems

MSSQL

MySQL

Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence, Fanuc)

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $50.00/hr

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and programming custom HMI and data management systems and process/equipment monitoring systems within a die shop. In addition, the ideal candidate will have stronger interests in contributing to the design of robust and stable equipment, project execution, and ramping up equipment until the start of production.

Responsibilities

• Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
• Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity, and reduce overall waste.
• Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
• Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures making updates as required.
• Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment.
• Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking and implement effective countermeasures using all available means.
• Develop and implement quality control methods including poke yokes, data tracking systems, part recognition, and problem reporting.
• Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, SCADA systems, and MES interfaces.
• Architect, develop and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), machine vision, and 3rd party equipment.
• Participate in the development and enforcement of the company's standards, manage suppliers during the different project stages until the start of production.
• Available to travel for FAT and equipment installation and commissioning.
• Define and implement test methods for complex equipment to reduce installation and commissioning time.

Requirements

• BS in electrical, mechatronics, or computer science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional controls engineering experience.
• Understanding of databases (MSSQL, MySQL) and various programming languages (Java, Python).
• HMI programming experience – Ignition and Scada, SAP.
• Advanced programming robotics skills.
• Proficient in CAD working with electrical diagrams and prints. Eplan preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A).
• In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA).
• Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire, cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD, robots, and servo systems.
• Experience with Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Fanuc).

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing