Controls Engineer – Mobile Equipment PLCs

SpecSys Inc.; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) matching

EAP

Employee recognition programs

On-site training

Job summary

SpecSys is seeking a Controls Engineer in Minnesota to design and implement electrical control systems for mobile equipment. You will select components, develop control loops, and produce wiring diagrams and BOMs while collaborating with engineers, manufacturing, and project managers to ensure on-time delivery.

You will program PLCs and HMI interfaces, perform FMEA and validation, and prepare manuals and system documentation for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology disciplines.
• 4+ years of controls and electrical experience.
• OR Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance.

Responsibilities

• Verify the design meets performance and configuration specifications.
• Develop and update project timelines, including periodic reviews.
• Develop system concepts to meet project function.
• Perform engineering calculations to verify design requirements.
• Provide technical data to the client, designers, and drafters.
• Develop electronic control systems to meet customer expectations and specifications.
• Provide programming for controls, including PLCs and HMI/ GUI components.
• Provide analysis to verify system function, such as FMEA, design verification and validation.
• Prepare system operation documents for the customer.
• Prepare and present project design review books to the customer.
• Prepare system schematics for AC/DC circuits in single- and/or three-phase environments.
• Create and validate harness designs and drawings to support system integration and manufacturing.
• Specify materials to be used in design.
• Specify and source purchase components to be used.
• Provide direction and support to mechanical engineering for system integration.
• Generate and review Bill of Materials for completeness.
• Provide instructions and support to electrical technicians for system builds.
• Update and track action items, including Engineering Change Orders.
• Support development of other systems and components, hydraulics, powertrain, engine, pneumatics.

Skills

CodeSys

C/C++

VBA

PLC programming

CANopen

SAE J1939

CAD

Electrical design

Mobile controls

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

4+ years controls experience

Tools

CAD

Job description

SpecSys is seeking a Controls Engineer in Minnesota to design and implement electrical control systems for mobile equipment. You will select components, develop control loops, and produce wiring diagrams and BOMs while collaborating with engineers, manufacturing, and project managers to ensure on-time delivery.

You will program PLCs and HMI interfaces, perform FMEA and validation, and prepare manuals and system documentation for customers.