Controls Engineer III

Columbia Machine, Inc.

Vancouver (WA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Columbia Machine, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer III in Vancouver, WA to manage product lines and release new designs. This role involves modifying PLC and HMI programs, troubleshooting, and supporting engineering in developing machinery for the hardscape and masonry industries. The position requires 8-10 years of relevant experience and offers a full benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) matching. The ideal candidate has strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

Strong understanding of PLC controlled machinery products and systems.
Experience in modifying electrical schematics and PLC programs.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment operation and communication networks.

Responsibilities

Manage product line and implement improvement projects.
Define requirements and test performance of motion control products.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

Skills

Software and programming experience for PLC and HMI

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)

AutoCAD

Project/Process Management

Written and Oral Communication

Analytical

Education

8 to 10 years relevant work experience

Tools

Rockwell Logix PLC Controls (RS Logix5000)

Rockwell closed-loop VFD and Servo drives

Factory Talk

Job description

Summary

The Controls Engineer III will modify and release new and existing equipment designs. The person in this position typically is responsible to manage a product line that includes maintaining engineering content and improving product line features. The Controls Engineer III like other engineering levels, supports the Engineering Team to Concept, Design and Develop PLC controlled machinery products and systems for the hardscape and masonry industries using electrical, mechanical, and software technologies. We manufacture our own electrical panels and are focused on using Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Product line guidance and Improvement Projects
Acts in a support role to other engineers
Applies electrical and control principles, theories, and concepts independently
Review, create, and modify electrical schematics
Review and specify electrical components used in equipment Bill of Materials
Review, create and modify PLC and HMI programs and support software
Define requirements and test performance of motion control products and features
Troubleshoot equipment operation and communication networks
Work in a multiple project, multiple task, collaborative environment
Support of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) in accordance with design requirements, company protocols, processes and procedures
Create and update manuals

Other Responsibilities

Meet customer expectations by clear and concise two-way communication.
Design and evaluate systems and products by applying sound principles of power management, system/component control, and human/machine interface.
Maximize the efficiency of the department by successfully accomplishing projects within the allotted time frame with a focus on avoiding any non-value added word or re-work
Provide product, service or equipment technical and engineering information by answering questions and requests.
Determine improvements by analyzing cost-benefit ratios of equipment, supplies, or service applications in customer environment, engineering or proposing changes in equipment, processes or use of materials or services.
Comply with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; advising customer or product, service or equipment adherence to requirements; advising customer or needed actions.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contribute to electrical engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending option and courses of action; implementing directives.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed in a timely fashion and being willing to attempt new assignments or fill in for others as needed; accomplishes other duties as assigned.
Travel up to 15% to support customer needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform their Typical Daily Work and General Responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities of this position.

Software

Software and programming experience for PLC and HMI
Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PPt, Outlook)
AutoCAD
Experience with Visual Basic, a plus

Equipment

Rockwell Logix PLC Controls (RS Logix5000)
Rockwell closed-loop VFD as well as Servo drives and controls
Factory Talk preferred

Skills

Computer/Technical
Written and Oral Communication
Analytical
Project/Process Management

Abilities

Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables, as well as have a high level of creative thinking ability
Ability to provide a respectful work environment for others
Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere.

Education and/or Experience

8 to 10 years relevant work experience
Interest in PC supervisory controls for equipment and/or process controls
Has a process control background
Experience with analyzing job results and planning workflow
Experience with maintain production schedules, on multiple and simultaneous projects

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify.

Job Type: Full-time