Controls Engineer: End-to-End Automation & Global Projects

Globe Machine Manufacturing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Globe Machine Manufacturing in the United States seeks a Controls Engineer to own controls design across the full equipment lifecycle, from hardware selection through PLC/HMI programming, testing, start-up and commissioning.

You will work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, project management and customers on custom industrial equipment, with ~40% travel including international sites for start-up and commissioning.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 3+ years designing controls or electro-mechanical systems for industrial/manufacturing equipment or capital equipment.
• Hands-on PLC programming and HMI development, plus working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and motion control systems.
• Experience with Rockwell and/or Siemens platforms (RSLogix/Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Step7, WinCC, Wonderware InTouch).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, with the ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
• Equipment start-up, commissioning and troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively across engineering, manufacturing and customer teams.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems for custom industrial machinery and automated equipment; develop supporting drawings and schematics in AutoCAD.
• Specify electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, motion and controls components, and program/configure PLC-based systems, HMIs, industrial networks, MCC hardware/software and closed-loop servo controls.
• Test completed equipment, troubleshoot issues, and make programming, configuration or design modifications as needed.
• Lead start-up and commissioning at customer sites, working directly with customers to ensure systems perform as designed.
• Partner with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, sales, purchasing and project management throughout design and build.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors and contractors to meet technical and performance requirements, and contribute to operation/maintenance documentation.

Skills

Controls design

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical schematics reading

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RSLogix/Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Step7

WinCC

Wonderware InTouch

Microsoft Office

Job description

Globe Machine Manufacturing in the United States seeks a Controls Engineer to own controls design across the full equipment lifecycle, from hardware selection through PLC/HMI programming, testing, start-up and commissioning.

You will work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, project management and customers on custom industrial equipment, with ~40% travel including international sites for start-up and commissioning.