Controls Engineer IV

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with employer match

PTO

Paid holidays

Bonus program

Job summary

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC in Spokane, WA seeks a senior Control Systems Engineer IV to design and oversee electrical control systems for OEM machinery. You will develop PLC/HMI solutions, implement Rockwell and Siemens platforms, and lead system validation and commissioning.

The role requires 10+ years in an OEM setting, familiarity with robotics and motion control, and travel up to 25%. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience within an OEM manufacturing environment.
• PLC and HMI platforms – Siemens preferred; Rockwell experience considered.
• Knowledge of VFDs and motion control; familiarity with robot controllers is a plus.
• In-depth controls engineering with broad knowledge of mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex electrical engineering and control system architecture and specifications.
• Lead hardware/software development for new/existing machines and configurations.
• Create machine development plans, risk assessments, and test plans.
• Develop PLC and HMI code, install and verify at the production facility.
• Collaborate with production, service, and suppliers to ensure proper startup.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and training.

Skills

PLC/Automation

HMI Programming

Siemens PLC

Robot controllers

Motion control

VFD knowledge

Education

BSEE/BSCE/BSME

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

About Us

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and services to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity-enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support. Our United States and Europe based engineering, manufacturing, sales and service operations provide a global support system covering the full product portfolio of Alliance, Serco, TEI, ASC, Pallmac, J&L and Tanabe machines. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

ON-SITE Position located in Spokane, WA POSITION SUMMARY High-impact position with diverse and exciting projects to develop and design in an OEM. Looking for creative minds that can work on R&D projects and develop solutions for unique product needs. The Control Systems Engineer IV designs, develops, and oversees all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. This position is also responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC-based hardware and software. Knowledge and experience with Rockwell or Siemens PLC and HMI platform are required. Fanuc robotics experience is desired. This is a collaborative role that works within a team environment. No direct reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex electrical engineering and functional controls system architecture and specifications with input from sales personnel, customers, service technicians, assembly technicians.
• Performs, plans, and schedules control systems development, including both hardware and software systems, for new/existing machines, options or configurations.
• Develops machine functional specifications in conjunction with Product Management and Marketing.
• Develops conceptual designs and recurring cost estimates.
• Prepares machine development/project plan, work breakdown structure, and schedule/update.
• Designs, performs and leads proof-of-technology tests; analyzes and correlates data; prepares reports and makes recommendations.
• Leads and/or performs machine/process risk assessments.
• Leads and performs Unified Modeling Language (UML) software design practices.
• Leads detailed engineering tasks including circuit analysis, panel layout, schematic generation, BOM development, etc. Ensures that documentation is clear, complete accurate and compliant with company standards.
• Develops and tests PLC and HMI code, as described by UML guidelines.
• Installs PLC and HMI code and tests machines at our production facility prior to shipment.
• Develops written test plans to validate equipment design. Performs tests, analyzes results, prepares written test reports, and makes engineering recommendations, as appropriate.
• Act as a liaison to production assembly, service and system suppliers and furnish documentation and/or assist in the check-out, machine installation and startup of complex mechanical functionality and control system software.
• Assists with machine installation, commissioning, field troubleshooting, and customer training, as required.
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Education

• BSEE, BSCE, or BSME degree (or higher) and appropriate job-related continuing education.

Experience and Skills

• Ten (10) or more years of experience within an OEM manufacturing environment
• PLC and HMI platforms – Siemens required but experience with Allan Bradley may be considered
• VFD knowledge
• Motion control is desired
• Experience with robot controllers is desired
• In-depth knowledge of controls engineering and a broad working knowledge of mechanical engineering

Physical Requirements

• Travel as needed. (Potentially up to 25%)
• Sit at a desk or computer for extended periods of time.
• Move about the office and factory with occasional lifting, bending and reaching.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external contacts.

Compensation

Compensation: $102,000 - $152,000 (Depending on experience)

Benefits

Benefits: Alliance offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K with employer match, PTO, paid holidays and a bonus program.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• 401K with employer match
• PTO
• paid holidays
• a bonus program

Additional Information

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company

Company: Alliance Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.