Controls Engineer - Lifecycle Services

Intralox; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox L.L.C. is seeking a Controls Engineer for Lifecycle Services to support client sites with control system installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting across multiple regions, including Twinsburg, OH.

The role emphasizes hands-on field work, collaboration with electrical and mechanical subcontractors, and remote diagnostics to optimize conveyor equipment. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering, has 2+ years of on-site technical support, understands PLC/HMI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• At least two years of on-site technical support, troubleshooting, and PLC/HMI configuration.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with willingness for field work.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, networks, and variable frequency drives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support at client sites for new and existing systems.
• Lead field installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Support subcontractors for installation at customer facilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment remotely via phone/remote sessions.
• Develop and implement controls upgrades on existing systems.
• Produce work instructions and training materials.
• Lead training, troubleshooting, and repair of control systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for process improvement.
• Assist factory tests and design/assembly support as needed.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

PLC configuration

HMI configuration

Remote collaboration tools

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Matlab/Simulink

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Controls Engineer – Lifecycle Services

Location: New Orleans, LA; Hammond, LA; Baltimore/Washington D.C.; Grand Rapids, MI; Twinsburg, OH; US – Southeast Region; US – Northeast Region; US – West Coast Region; US – Midwest Region; US – Pacific Northwest Region; US – Southwest Region; US – Remote

Job Category

Engineering Division

Intralox Job Description (General Summary)

Intralox L.L.C., the world leader in conveyor equipment solutions utilizing modular plastic conveyor belts, has a position available for a Controls Engineer – Lifecycle Services. Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businesses worldwide. Our global workforce of over 3,000 employees in 20+ countries consist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 45 years. Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset.

This position is not eligible for work authorization or sponsorship.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Provide technical support at client sites for new and existing systems.
• Lead field installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Support mechanical and electrical subcontractors for installation of equipment at customer facilities.
• Support & troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment and systems remotely (phone/remote sessions).
• Available for periodic On-Call duties.
• Develop and implement controls upgrades on existing systems.
• Produce troubleshooting instructions, work instructions and training material.
• Lead training, troubleshooting, and repair/adjustment of mechanical and electrical control systems.
• Work with other groups for continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Work with Test Engineering Group and perform factory acceptance tests of finished equipment.
• Provide design and assembly support for industrial conveyor equipment, as needed.
• May be assigned small projects to complete independently.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• At least two (2) years of providing technical support at client sites, troubleshooting mechanical/electrical equipment, configure PLCs/HMIs, and related experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with a willingness to both design and perform field work.
• Ability to understand and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Previous knowledge of commonly used controls engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to understand manufacturer data sheets and apply them in practice.
• Ability to configure PLC’s, HMI’s, computers, networks, cameras, and variable frequency drives which are used to control sorters, conveyors, and other related equipment.
• Ability to problem solve and be creative.
• Proficient with remote working tools (Zoom, Chime, WebEx, Teams, TeamViewer or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build effective relationships with engineering groups, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• A self-managed individual who is a team player.
• Ability to travel (20%-65%), work weekends, holidays and overtime when required.
• Must have ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation Studio 5000.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with the following Developer Software:
  • SIEMENS TIA Portal
  • Beckhoff TWINCAT
  • Matlab and Matlab Simulink
• Experience with any of the following VFDs:
  • AB PowerFlex 525
  • Siemens G120
  • SEW Movimots
• Experience with any of the following HMIs platform:
  • Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation FT View Machine Edition
  • Siemens, WinCC
  • Schneider Electric Indusoft and Wonderware
  • GE Cimplicity
• Worked with the following Fieldbuses and communication protocols:
  • Devicenet and Ethernet/IP
  • Profibus and Profinet
  • CANOpen and EtherCAT
  • Ethernet TCP/IP
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and AutoDesk Inventor.
• Familiar with Solidworks PDM or PTC Windchill PLM environments.
• Familiar with ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP.
• Deep understanding of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, and UL508A Standards and regulations.

Intralox’s benefit program is a major part of an employee’s total compensation from the company.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Intralox considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training and key skills. Therefore, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their salary expectations. The position is eligible for one of the following: commissions, discretionary incentives, or production incentives according to the terms of those plans.

Salary Range

$68,000 to $187,600.

EEO/Vet/Disability Notice

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled