Controls Engineer

Ackley Hartnett; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ackley Hartnett Company is seeking a Controls Engineer to own our custom HMI applications and support system-level machine integration. You will maintain and develop Visual Basic .NET applications interfacing with Allen-Bradley PLCs, SQL databases, and external devices such as inspection cameras and laser control boards.

The role requires strong programming experience in Visual Basic .NET (or C# with VB.NET adaptability) and comfort in a manufacturing/automation environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of machine PLC programming experience.
• Proficiency with Studio 5000 ladder logic.
• Experience with HMI software (FT View Studio/WinCC).

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC code using Studio 5000, CCW, and Step7.
• Develop Machine HMI using FT View Studio SE/ME and WIN CC.
• Configure Cognex and Keyence camera systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Electrical troubleshooting

VB.NET

SQL databases

Industrial networking

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

CCW

Siemens Step7

WINCC

FT View Studio SE/ME

Siemens WIN CC

Job description

The Ackley Hartnett Company is an OEM specializing in custom pharmaceutical machinery. We are seeking a Controls Engineer to take ownership of our custom HMI applications and support system-level machine integration. This role focuses on maintaining and developing Visual Basic .NET applications that interface with Allen-Bradley PLCs, SQL databases, and external devices such as inspection cameras and laser control boards. The ideal candidate has strong programming experience in Visual Basic .NET (or C# with the ability to adapt to VB.NET) and is comfortable working in a manufacturing/automation environment.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES

• Develop scratch PLC code using Rockwell Studio 5000, CCW, and Siemens Step7.
• Develop Machine HMI using FT View Studio SE and ME as well as Siemens WIN CC
• Configure Cognex and Keyence Camera Systems.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 years+ experience in Machine PLC Programming
• Proficiency with Studio 5000 ladder logic
• Proficiency with Kinetix 5500 servo drive setup and configuration
• Proficiency with Electrical Troubleshooting
• Experience with Siemens Step 7 and WINCC a Plus
• Experience with VB .Net Applications is a Plus
• Experience with SQL databases is a Plus
• Understanding of industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP)

EDUCATIONAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

THE ACKLEY HARTNEET COMPANY, A SUBSIDIARY OF R-V INDUSTRIES, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER