Controls Engineer

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a seasoned Automation Engineer in Minnesota to design and implement PLC software for new automated equipment. You will leverage Allen Bradley Studio 5000, structured text and ladder logic, while developing Python-based control software for machines that run Python.

You will build ProFace HMIs, tune servo motors and multi-axis motion, and integrate vision systems and sensors. You will also craft electrical schematics and lead factory acceptance tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands on automation experience.
• Strong Allen Bradley Studio 5000 experience; Beckhoff, Siemens or CODESYS backgrounds also considered.
• Experience with HMI development, motion control and industrial robot programming.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, Modbus and OPC UA.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E and machine safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Write PLC software from scratch for new automated equipment using Allen Bradley Studio 5000 (structured text and ladder logic).
• Develop Python based control software on machines that run on Python.
• Build and configure HMI screens (ProFace) for machine operation and monitoring.
• Program and tune servo motors, multi-axis motion and Epson robots.
• Integrate Keyence vision systems, sensors and IO into machine logic.
• Create and modify electrical schematics, IO lists and panel layouts.
• Lead factory acceptance testing, commissioning, code revisions and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with mechanical and vision engineers through design reviews and whiteboard sessions.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

Structured text

Ladder logic

Python

HMI development

Motion control

Industrial robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering or related field

Tools

ProFace HMI

EtherNet/IP/PROFINET/EtherCAT/Modbus/OPC UA

Epson robots

Job description

What You'll Do

• Write PLC software from scratch for new automated equipment in Allen Bradley Studio 5000, using structured text and ladder logic
• Develop Python based control software on machines that run on Python
• Build and configure HMI screens (ProFace) for machine operation and monitoring
• Program and tune servo motors, multi axis motion and Epson robots
• Integrate Keyence vision systems, sensors and IO into machine logic
• Create and modify electrical schematics, IO lists and panel layouts
• Lead factory acceptance testing, commissioning, code revisions and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with our mechanical and vision engineers through design reviews and whiteboard sessions

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience writing PLC code from a blank slate on new machines. Maintenance only backgrounds will not be a fit
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of hands on automation experience
• Strong Allen Bradley Studio 5000 experience. Beckhoff, Siemens or CODESYS backgrounds will also be considered
• Experience with HMI development, motion control and industrial robot programming
• Knowledge of industrial protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, Modbus and OPC UA
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E and machine safety standards

Nice to Have

• Python programming for machine control
• ProFace HMI, Keyence vision or Epson robot experience
• CAD experience for electrical design (SolidWorks preferred)