Controls Engineer

Work4ce Inc; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Work4ce Inc. in Georgetown, Kentucky seeks a Controls Engineer to own electrical design for stamping presses and related automation upgrades with emphasis on HMI, PLC, and safety PLC systems.

You will lead hardware and software design, review buyoffs, and supervise commissioning activities for automotive press upgrades. The role requires collaboration with engineers, electricians, and millwrights, extensive field work, and travel to customer sites in North America.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering/technologies or technician degree or Equivalent Work Experience.

Responsibilities

• HMI Design: Create new HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware
• HMI Design: Modify existing HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware
• HMI Design: Review and verify HMI programs during customer buyoffs
• PLC Design: Create new PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware
• PLC Design: Modify existing PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware
• PLC Design: Review and verify PLC design during customer buyoffs
• Safety PLC Design: Create new Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
• Safety PLC Design: Modify existing Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
• Safety PLC Design: Review and verify Safety PLC design during customer buyoffs
• Hardware Layouts: Create and modify using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Panel Layouts: Create and modify using AutoCAD Electrical software
• Field Device Layouts: Create and modify using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Full Line Commissioning: Provide Full Line Commissioning support before, during, and after installation of various press upgrade projects which includes PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical support

Skills

HMI design

PLC design

Safety PLC design

Panel layouts

Field device layouts

Full line commissioning

Risk assessments

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Studio 5000

RSLinx

SIMATIC Step 7

IAB

Job description

Work4ce Inc. is looking for a Controls Engineer in Georgetown, Kentucky to work with a major automotive manufacturer.

About the Role

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the electrical design on mechanical/hydraulic power stamping presses and related automation upgrades.

This Includes HMI Design, PLC Design, Safety PLC Design, Hardwire Layouts, Panel Layouts, Risk Assessments, Field Device Layouts, Installation Supervision and Full Line Commissioning.

Responsibilities

• HMI Design:
• Create new HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware
• Modify existing HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware
• Review and verify HMI programs during customer buyoffs
• PLC Design:
• Create new PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware
• Modify existing PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware
• Review and verify PLC design during customer buyoffs
• Safety PLC Design:
• Create new Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
• Modify existing Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
• Review and verify Safety PLC design during customer buyoffs
• Create new Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Hardwire Layout during customer buyoffs
• Panel Layouts:
• Create new Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Panel Layouts during customer buyoffs
• Preform Risk Assessments on projects regarding bid selection, hardware procurement, and installation timing
• Field Device Layouts:
• Create new Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Field Device Layouts during customer buyoffs
• Supervise Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights during installation of various Press upgrades
• Provide direction on installation tasks to Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights
• Bring resolution to any construction related items during installation
• Full Line Commissioning:
• Provide Full Line Commissioning support before, during, and after installation of various press upgrade projects which includes PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical support

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering/technologies or technician degree or Equivalent Work Experience.

Required Skills

• AutoCad Electrical Experience
• PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Siemens preferred) – Must Have
• Electrical hardware design and modification experience
• Experience with equipment demolition, installation, and commissioning
• Ability to multitask.
• Works well within a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to travel and work in Canada and Mexico
• Able to work weekends and holidays as necessary