Controls Engineer

FMH Conveyors; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves developing electrical schematics, creating PLC ladder logic, and troubleshooting systems for material handling equipment. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure successful installations and customer satisfaction while promoting a culture of growth and community engagement. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a position that offers both personal and professional development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays and time off

Education and training programs

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in conveyor or material handling industry.
• Expert in AutoCAD and electrical engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematics for conveyor systems.
• Create PLC ladder logic and troubleshoot electrical issues.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical Engineering

PLC Programming

Electrical Troubleshooting

2-D CAD Software

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio5000

Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio

Rockwell Optix HMI

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Duravant Material Handling Integrated Solutions is focused on providing solutions to both integrator and end-user customers. Integrated Solutions leverages the products from our Duravant family of companies, which includes automated equipment for food processing, packaging, and material handling along with products and services from strategic equipment partners.

As a Duravant Family Company, Integrated Solutions Participate In Global Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Programs, As Well As Doing Good Initiatives To Support Our Communities. In Addition To a Culture That Promotes Long Term Career Satisfaction, With Opportunities For Personal And Professional Growth, Integration Services Offers An Excellent Total Rewards Package That Includes

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
• Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes
• Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
  
  

The Controls Engineer works closely with Sales, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Suppliers, and installation teams to create the necessary documentation to sell, produce, install, & operate material handling equipment.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties as assigned.

• Develop electrical schematics for conveyor type systems using 2-D CAD software.
• Create PLC ladder logic for multiple types of PLCs
• Create HMI applications.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues pertaining to the Company’s engineered products
• Travel to customers sites as requested to evaluate product installations, assist with startup and testing, troubleshoot to ensure the conveyors and accessories are operating to customer specifications and requirements
• Be willing to engage with the engineering team or other associates in the company to evaluate and work toward improving existing approaches, methods and performance measures.
• Translate customer requirements into a 2D/3D Cad layout of a system in cooperation with the Sales or Project Team.
• Perform electrical engineering and design for the application of equipment into an overall material handling system.
• Provide direction for applying correct material handling equipment based on product and system requirements.
• Generate specifications, system layouts and Bill of Material for the procurement, manufacturing, and installation of the equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of quotes and proposals to present to customers.
• Work independently to collect information to create the drawings, site measurements, and required information from subcontractors or suppliers
• Create specifications for special features.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by management.
• Responsible for coordinating and monitoring completion of equipment site acceptance and reporting readiness of segments for commissioning via signed installation documents.
• Attend post project meetings to recommend design or concept changes if problems arose during the installation process.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years working in conveyor, material handling or related industry.
• Expert at AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and advanced MS Excel
• Ability to travel domestically 20-30%
• Preparing and maintaining electrical engineering documentation for project procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform work as required to meet project schedule
• Conveyor application engineering
• Electrical/Controls Engineering principles and tools
• Rockwell Studio5000 PLC Programming
• Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio and/or Rockwell Optix HMI platforms
• 460VAC / 120VAC / 24VDC Electrical Design Experience
• Electrical Troubleshooting
  
  

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. On occasion, the colleague may be required to climb and work in high places, stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.

The incumbent must occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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