Controls Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing solutions company in Buffalo, NY seeks a Control Engineer to design and support control systems used in various manufacturing environments. The role entails creating pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical diagrams, developing PLC and HMI software, and providing technical support during installations. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, 5-7 years of engineering experience, and proficiency in machine controls. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Familiarity with basic electrical standards.
• Familiarity with safety standards.
• Ability to oversee tasks and coordinate work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design pneumatic piping diagrams.
• Engineer and design electrical wiring diagrams.
• Engineer and design hydraulic piping diagrams.
• Develop programmable logic controller (PLC) software.
• Develop human-machine interface (HMI) software.
• Support system tryout, debugging, and start-up activities.
• Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment.
• Travel to plant sites as required to support system deployment.

Skills

Proficiency with programmable machine controls hardware and software

Proficiency with servo drive hardware and software

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Strong problem-solving skills

Diagnostic skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

This role involves designing and supporting control systems used in manufacturing environments.

The Control Engineer will develop pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical diagrams, design control panels, create PLC and HMI software, and provide technical support for system installation, debugging, and start-up activities.

The position also requires collaboration across engineering teams and supporting plant personnel during deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and design pneumatic piping diagrams.
• Engineer and design electrical wiring diagrams.
• Engineer and design hydraulic piping diagrams.
• Develop programmable logic controller (PLC) software.
• Develop human-machine interface (HMI) software.
• Support system tryout, debugging, and start-up activities.
• Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment.
• Provide technical support during training of plant personnel.
• Travel to plant sites as required to support system deployment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 5–7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency with programmable machine controls hardware and software.
• Proficiency with servo drive hardware and software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with basic electrical standards.
• Familiarity with safety standards.
• Ability to oversee tasks and coordinate work effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting control systems in manufacturing environments.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.