Controls Engineer

Davis-Standard; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis-Standard is a global leader in the design, development and distribution of extrusion and converting technology. Our systems encompass over 11 product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, building & construction, consumer products, medical, and packaging.

We seek an engineer to create PLC programs, design HMI applications, review PLC networks, configure AC/DC drives, and support on-site commissioning.

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE with Controls background
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in engineering
• Knowledge of AC/DC drive systems, PCs, Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC
• Previous experience with AutoCad, PLCs, AC and DC Drive systems and Supervisory control systems
• Strong understanding of industrial controls networks
• Web handling and converting equipment experience is preferred, but not a requirement
• Problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written required
• Strong technical aptitude and good analytical skills; organized and detail oriented
• 30% travel is required; this includes North-America and international travel
• Experience with the following computer related skills: Windows, Word, Excel, Ladder Logic, Control Block Diagramming, HMI configuration software, Drives interface/programming software

Responsibilities

• Create PLC programs using ladder editor, function block diagrams, flow charts, etc. for web converting equipment and associated functions
• Design and develop HMI applications
• Design and review PLC network architecture
• AC/DC drives configuration
• Integration of Legacy drives, controls and equipment
• Support the creation of technical product documentation and information
• In-house testing of software and systems
• Provide on-site assistance during system start-up and commissioning
• Remote and on-site customer support
• Assist Sales with pre-study analysis and reports
• Interact with customers as required
• Work closely with team members to complete projects and assignments
• Other responsibilities assigned by manager
• Awareness of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EHS&S programs

Skills

Controls engineering

Industrial controls networks

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Education

BSEE or MSEE with Controls background

Tools

AutoCad

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Ladder Logic

Control Block Diagramming

HMI configuration software

Drives interface/programming software

Windows/Word/Excel

Job description

Davis-Standard is a global leader in the design, development and distribution of extrusion and converting technology. Our systems encompass over 11 product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, building & construction, consumer products, medical, and packaging.

Job Responsibilities

• Create PLC programs using ladder editor, function block diagrams, flow charts, etc. for web converting equipment and associated functions
• Design and develop HMI applications
• Design and review PLC network architecture
• AC/DC drives configuration
• Integration of Legacy drives, controls and equipment
• Support the creation of technical product documentation and information
• In-house testing of software and systems
• Provide on-site assistance during system start-up and commissioning
• Remote and on-site customer support
• Assist Sales with pre-study analysis and reports
• Interact with customers as required
• Work closely with team members to complete projects and assignments
• Other responsibilities assigned by manager
• Awareness of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EHS&S programs

Skills/Requirements

• BSEE or MSEE with Controls background
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in engineering
• Knowledge of AC/DC drive systems, PCs, Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC
• Previous experience with AutoCad, PLCs, AC and DC Drive systems and Supervisory control systems
• Strong understanding of industrial controls networks
• Web handling and converting equipment experience is preferred, but not a requirement
• Problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written required
• Strong technical aptitude and good analytical skills; organized and detail oriented
• 30% travel is required; this includes North-America and international travel
• Experience with the following computer related skills:
  • Windows, Word, Excel
  • Industrial programming software such as:
  • Ladder Logic
  • Control Block Diagramming
  • HMI configuration software
  • Drives interface/programming software