Controls Engineer

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation in Greenville, SC seeks an engineer to lead design, installation and startup of process equipment. The role demands extensive process controls experience and strong project management skills.

Travel may be required for domestic and international projects related to development, testing and evaluation of industrial equipment for production facilities. Proficiency with PLCs, C/C++, C#, HMI (FactoryTalk Studio), FANUC robots and machine vision is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Design, program, troubleshoot, test and start-up PLC and Industrial Control systems (Allen Bradley, Omron).
• Strong working knowledge of C/C++ and C# programming.
• Experience with HMI software (Factory Talk Studio) and machine vision systems.
• Familiarity with FANUC robot systems and ISO 13849 safety concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot, test and start-up PLC and Industrial Control systems.
• Create process manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Microsoft Office for project documentation.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills; multi-tasking and problem solving.
• Travel domestically and internationally on projects related to industrial equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

C/C++ programming

C# programming

HMI development

FANUC robot systems

Machine Vision

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Factory Talk Studio

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This position is based in Greenville, SC and will be responsible for the design, installation, and startup of process equipment and components. Candidates must have extensive process controls experience with demonstrated project management skills.

Position could require some domestic and international travel working on projects relating to the development, testing and evaluation of Industrial equipment for production facilities.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position is based in Greenville, SC and will be responsible for the design, installation, and startup of process equipment and components. Candidates must have extensive process controls experience with demonstrated project management skills.

Position could require some domestic and international travel working on projects relating to the development, testing and evaluation of Industrial equipment for production facilities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, program, troubleshoot, test and start-up both PLC and Industrial Control systems (Allen Bradley, Omron).
• Demonstrate working knowledge in C/C++, C# programming.
• Troubleshooting of PLC's and industrial controls and pneumatic controls.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of HMI software (Factory Talk Studio).
• Utilize experience with FANUC robot systems
• Demonstrate experience with machine Vision Systems
• Design and specify equipment for machine upgrades.
• Create process manuals, draw up schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Demonstrate electrical and mechanical assembly and troubleshooting
• Utilized Microsoft Office Suite (Power Point and Excel), AutoCAD, and related software.
• Demonstrate Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B achelor's Degree Required, BS degree in Controls Engineering Preferred, with + 5 years of applicable experience.
• Must be able to design, program, troubleshoot, test and start-up both PLC and Industrial Control systems (Allen Bradley, Omron).
• Good working knowledge in C/C++, C# programming.
• Must have excellent working knowledge and troubleshooting of PLC's and industrial controls and pneumatic controls.Good working knowledge of HMI software (Factory Talk Studio).
• Must have some experience with FANUC robot systems
• Prefer experience with machine Vision SystemsMust have experience in Safety related control systems (ISO 13849).
• Must have experience in Safety related control systems (ISO 13849).
• Must be able to design and specify equipment for machine upgrade.
• Must be able to create process manuals, draw up schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical assembly and troubleshootingMust have strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Power Point and Excel),AutoCAD, and related software.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore qualify as a "US Person" as defined by 22 CFR 120.15 is required.

EEO STATEMENT:

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.