Controls Engineer: Lead Electrical & Robotics (On-Site)

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced electrical systems in a manufacturing setting. You will program and troubleshoot with Rockwell PLCs, HMI interfaces, and robotics to improve efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, expertise in PLC and Safety PLC programming, and experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, and Fanuc robotics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven PLC ladder logic, Safety PLC programming and HMI design.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software including Studio/RS Logix 5000, FactoryTalk View, RSLinx and Asset Center.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Revit and other Autodesk tools.
• Skilled with Fanuc robotics software and operation.
• Hardware design experience in low-voltage power distribution, UL 508A controls, VFD sizing, Ethernet/IP networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design, development, installation, and support of electrical systems and components.
• Research, develop, and test electrical equipment to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Program and troubleshoot products including motion, safety, and HMI interfaces.
• Design hardware solutions including low-voltage power distribution, UL 508A panels, and VFD configurations.
• Determine research methods and testing procedures for electrical equipment and systems.
• Oversee UL508A panel fabrication, machine installation, and startup activities.
• Evaluate equipment for cost, safety, and quality improvements; recommend upgrades.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

Safety PLC programming

HMI design

Fanuc robotics software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Rockwell Automation Studio/RS Logix 5000

FactoryTalk View

RSLinx

Asset Center

AutoCAD Electrical

Autodesk Revit

Fanuc robotics software

Ethernet/IP networking

Job description

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced electrical systems in a manufacturing setting. You will program and troubleshoot with Rockwell PLCs, HMI interfaces, and robotics to improve efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, expertise in PLC and Safety PLC programming, and experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, and Fanuc robotics.