Controls Engineer

Marquardt; Town of Cazenovia (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid vacation and personal time

Medical, dental, vision, life/long

Disability and 401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Supplier discounts

Team events and community involvement

Learning and development

Job summary

Marquardt in the United States is seeking a Controls Engineer to design electrical controls for mechatronic systems and support PLC programming for new and upgraded equipment.

The role covers electrical panel design, BOMs, schematics, system specs, testing, startup/commissioning, and some PLC programming. You will collaborate with internal teams and may travel to support installations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience including college-level related coursework.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering preferred.
• Ability to read / create electrical schematics.
• Ability to measure signals in a control enclosure with a multimeter.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues on complex equipment.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Ability to participate in equipment installation and modification.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Knowledge of PLC (ladder logic) programming.
• Experience with text, function-block diagram, or flowchart-based computer languages.
• Experience with industrial robot programming or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Compose electrical schematics for new equipment based on specs / templates.
• Oversee assembly of electrical control enclosures to improve future designs.
• Compose PLC and HMI programs for new equipment.
• Develop robot and actuator programs and templates for new designs.
• Update software change log and repository.
• Bring new equipment online and troubleshoot wiring and programming.
• Perform preproduction builds and assist with training and transfer to production.
• Prepare operating and troubleshooting documentation.
• Participate in equipment design reviews and investigate problems.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Electrical panel design

Robot programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

College-level related coursework

Job description

The Controls Engineer isresponsible for creating electrical designs for mechatronic control systems and supporting PLC programing implementation of new and upgraded assembly and test equipment. This position is responsible for defining and implementing requirements from various sources such as internal and external customer specifications/expectations, overall system behavior, and developing documentation where requirements do not exist. This position will be responsible for control system design including electrical panel design and layout, bill of materials, preparing schematics for wiring, system specifications, simulation and testing, and start-up / commissioning assistance. Some PLC programming will be required.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Compose electrical schematics for new equipment based on specs / existing design templates.
• Assist in the assembly and oversight of electrical control enclosures to improve future designs.
• Compose PLC and HMI programs for new equipment based on specs / existing design templates
• Develop robot and electric actuator programs and templates for new equipment designs.
• Update software change log and repository to capture issues and track progress.
• Bring new equipment online and troubleshoot wiring and programming as required.
• Perform product preproduction builds on the equipment and assist with training and transfer to production.
• Compose equipment operating and troubleshooting documentation based on existing templates.
• Participate in equipment design reviews and investigate technical problems; recommend corrective actions to avoid recurrence.
• Contribute to equipment commissioning schedules and timelines.
• Perform technical review of supplier documentation when equipment is provided by external resources.
• Support standardization activities with other internal departments.
• Work with other Marquardt facilities to promote best practices in controls design and programming.

Production Support:

• Implement engineering changes and update all required documentation, software, etc. domestically and internationally.
• Coordinate Maintenance department training and documentation.
• Participate in programming and troubleshooting knowledge transfer to the Maintenance department so production can support the equipment where possible.
• Prepare spare parts definitions and documentation.
• Serve as primary technical resource for assigned equipment currently in production in order to improve on future design.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years relevant experience including college-level related course work
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (preferred)
• Ability to read / create electrical schematics.
• Ability to measure signals in a control enclosure with a multimeter.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues on complex equipment.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Ability to participate in equipment installation and modification.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Knowledge of PLC (ladder logic) programming.
• Experience with text, function-block diagram, or flowchart-based computer languages.
• Experience with industrial robot programming or maintenance.Robot simulation software.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code, NFPA, and IEC regulations.
• Some travel may be required to support domestic or international equipment installations

Core Values We Admire:

• Integrity– You believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally
• Flexibility– You enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment and remain positive and agile when plans change and evolve
• Partnership– You are an excellent team player who is able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results
• Innovation– You think outside of the box and share your ideas with the team to support new and game changing technology
• Pursuit of Excellence– You strive to be the best, in and out of Marquardt

The Perks of Working at Marquardt:

• Innovative products and diverse customer base
• Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time
• Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance that start on your first day, as well as disability and 401k with matching
• Support and resources to continue your learning and development, including a tuition reimbursement program
• Supplier discounts at major OEMs
• Amazingly smart and fun teammates, and a management team invested in your development and success
• Company events such as picnics and holiday gatherings and supporting the community as a team The base pay range for this role is between $90,000 and $120,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.