Controls Engineer

Ascential Technologies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascential Technologies is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to program PLC, HMI and other control systems from scratch and collaborate with assembly and engineering teams. You will lead machine start-ups, coordinate installation services, and train other engineers while communicating with customers and project teams.

The role requires extensive PLC experience (AB/Siemens), VFD/Servo expertise, and strong electrical/industrial networking knowledge.

Qualifications

• BSEE with emphasis on controls or systems design.
• 10+ years’ experience preferred
• VFD & Servo experience
• PLC experience: Proficiency with AB and Siemens required
• Advanced knowledge of industrial networking
• Understanding of large system architecture
• Understanding of pneumatic/hydraulic controls & design
• Ability to program robotic controls (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka)
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (20-40%)
• Ability to read and correct electrical prints if necessary
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Program PLC, HMI & other controls from scratch without assistance
• Program and troubleshoot control systems by working with the assembly and engineering teams
• Instruct FSEs in the operation and startup of our machinery and controls systems
• Ensure effective communication with customers, product and project managers, and team members in defining system requirements, system operation, and schedule planning while managing multiple projects
• Provide support of new and existing equipment by providing on-site or phone support, requires an understanding of our machines and their controls systems
• Lead machine start-ups and coordination of installation services
• Train other Controls Engineers and Electrical Engineers

Skills

VFD experience

Servo experience

PLC experience (AB & Siemens)

Industrial networking

Large system architecture

Pneumatic/hydraulic controls design

Robotic controls programming (ABB, Fan

Education

BSEE with emphasis on controls or systems design

Job description

Job Details

• Program PLC, HMI & other controls from scratch without assistance
• Program and troubleshoot control systems by working with the assembly and engineering teams
• Instruct FSEs in the operation and startup of our machinery and controls systems
• Ensure effective communication with customers, product and project managers, and team members in defining system requirements, system operation, and schedule planning while managing multiple projects
• Provide support of new and existing equipment by providing on-site or phone support, requires an understanding of our machines and their controls systems
• Lead machine start-ups and coordination of installation services
• Train other Controls Engineers and Electrical Engineers

Description

Accountabilities

• Program PLC, HMI & other controls from scratch without assistance
• Program and troubleshoot control systems by working with the assembly and engineering teams
• Instruct FSEs in the operation and startup of our machinery and controls systems
• Ensure effective communication with customers, product and project managers, and team members in defining system requirements, system operation, and schedule planning while managing multiple projects
• Provide support of new and existing equipment by providing on-site or phone support, requires an understanding of our machines and their controls systems
• Lead machine start-ups and coordination of installation services
• Train other Controls Engineers and Electrical Engineers

Required Functional Competencies / Experience / Qualifications

• BSEE with emphasis on controls or systems design or demonstrable knowledge of Electrical and Control System concepts used in our industry
• 10+ years’ experience preferred
• VFD & Servo experience
• PLC experience: Proficiency with AB and Siemens required (Mitsubishi, GE, Omron, and others are a plus)
• Advanced knowledge of industrial networking
• Understanding of large system architecture
• Understanding of pneumatic/hydraulic controls & design
• Ability to program robotic controls (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka)
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (20-40%)
• Ability to read and correct electrical prints if necessary
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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