Controls Engineer

PEAK Technical Services Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PEAK Technical Services Inc. seeks a Controls Engineer to create and modify Allen Bradley PLC programs, design and implement new control systems, and manage the controls engineering scope for diverse projects.

You will work with external system integrators to deliver fully integrated process equipment systems, participate in all project phases, and ensure safe, reliable operation of automation solutions in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with controls aptitude.
• Ability to debug and monitor PLC code - ladder logic.
• Strong electrical aptitude and understanding of AC/DC theory.
• Identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues.
• Generate and interpret electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with ANSI, NFPA, NEC codes.
• Lead or participate in project teams and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify Allen Bradley PLC programs for the fiber optic cable production plant.
• Design and implement new control systems projects.
• Manage the controls engineering scope of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects.
• Implement robust, cost-effective automation and process machine control systems.
• Interface with external system integrators to deliver integrated process equipment systems.
• Participate in all project phases from design to testing and startup.
• Independently follow equipment construction in vendors' facilities.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Ladder logic debugging

Electrical theory

Data analysis (Excel/SQL/PowerBI)

Electrical drawings

Team communication

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

#ENG-IT-01 Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for creating and modifying Allen Bradley PLC programs, designing and implementing new control systems projects, and managing the controls engineering scope for various projects. This position involves working closely with external system integrators to deliver fully integrated process equipment systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and modify Allen Bradley PLC programs for our fiber optic cable production plant.
• Design and implement new control systems projects.
• Manage the controls engineering scope of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects.
• Implement robust, cost-effective automation and process machine control systems.
• Interface with external system integrators to deliver fully integrated process equipment systems.
• Participate in all project phases, including design, fabrication, off-line integration and testing, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel, and technology transfer.
• Independently follow equipment construction in vendors' facilities.

Qualifications

Required Education/Skills

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated controls aptitude.
• Ability to debug and monitor PLC code - ladder logic.
• Highly motivated with a strong electrical aptitude.
• Sound understanding of AC/DC electrical theory and practical application.
• Proactive in identifying and correcting potential safety or environmental issues.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to reach first principles understanding.
• Working knowledge of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, and/or PowerBI.
• Ability to generate and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of ANSI standards, NFPA, and NEC applicable Electrical Codes.
• Ability to participate in or lead project or process improvement teams by communicating with all organizational levels.

Desired Skills

• 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience and/or understanding of Six Sigma techniques.
• Strong diagnostic skills on electro-mechanical systems.
• Self-starter able to exceed expectations with minimal supervision.
• Extensive experience with various electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley controllers and associated hardware, including PLC and I/O devices, motion control, various communication protocols, field wiring, and disconnect devices.
• Experience with various electro-mechanical devices (e.g., servo motors, valves, and sensing devices).
• Experience with industrial vision systems and scanning devices.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or other 3D modeling software.

Work Hours and Schedule

• Nominal working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.