Controls Service Engineer II

Beckwood Press Company; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bi-annual bonus potential

Health insurance

Flexible PTO and sick time

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Beckwood Press Company, based in Fenton, Missouri, is seeking a Controls Service Engineer II to enhance our customer service team. This role involves designing and implementing control systems for various press machinery and supporting our service technicians with installation and troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and have experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC and control systems.
• Excellent communication skills essential for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair PLC-based press control systems.
• Install and configure control systems for hydraulic presses.
• Assist in retrofitting outdated PLCs and HMIs.

Skills

PLC-based control systems

HMI design

AutoCAD Electrical

Troubleshooting

Electrical design compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Delta RMC Tools

InduSoft WebStudio

Job description

Beckwood, headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of custom hydraulic presses and automation equipment and is seeking a Controls Service Engineer II to join our customer service team and contribute to the design and implementation of control systems used on various types of press machinery.

You will collaborate closely with our engineering and production teams, serving as the subject matter expert for our control’s platform. In this role, you will support our service technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and retrofitting of PLC-based control systems utilized in hydraulic and servo‑electric presses.

Benefits & Perks Of Beckwood

• Competitive salary
• Bi‑annual bonus potential
• A team‑focused culture with catered lunches, team‑building activities, and employee engagement events
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D coverage
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible PTO and sick time
  • 401(k) with employer contribution

What You’ll Be Doing

• Control System Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair PLC‑based press control systems, hydraulic motion control circuits, and servo systems.
• Installation & Commissioning: Install, configure, and commission control systems for hydraulic and servo electric presses, ensuring proper integration of PLCs and peripherals.
• Retrofits & Upgrades: Assist in modernizing hydraulic press controls, upgrading outdated PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and hydraulic servo systems for improved performance and automation.
• Field Service & Customer Support: Provide on‑site and remote troubleshooting for hydraulic and servo electric press controls, minimizing downtime and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Programming & Debugging: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic, HMI screens, motion control programs, and press automation sequences.
  • Develop PLC programs using several different platforms, primarily Allen Bradley.
  • Design intuitive and consistent HMIs using InduSoft WebStudio and AB Panel View.
  • Create motion control programs using Delta RMC Tools and Yaskawa MotionWorks.
  • Integrate third‑party controls such as oil heaters, robots, conveyors, etc.
  • Develop HMI extensions using traditional programming languages (HTML5, SQL, VBScript).
  • Design simple Industrial IT networks.
• Control Cabinet Design:
  • Create prints used by electricians to assemble control panels using AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Ensure electrical designs are compliant with UL508a.
  • Design safety circuits compliant with ISO 13849.
  • Monitor budget to keep the design within quoted guidelines.
  • Create Controls Approvals document for review and sign‑off by the customer.
  • Adapt to occasional customer requirements on hardware.
• Preventive Maintenance & Optimization: Conduct control system inspections and hydraulic system tuning to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain service reports, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and software backups for customer and internal records.
• Training & Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and service teams to provide training and guidance on press control systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, most commonly Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1‑3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2‑5 years industry experience without a bachelor’s degree.
• Self‑starter who is adaptable to work independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an interactive group environment are essential.
• Travel requirements up to 25%.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Creativity and Innovation:
  • Looks at challenges in a unique manner and develops innovative solutions.
  • Develops new ideas to improve productivity, increase revenue, or control cost.
  • Sees patterns, connections, and trends before others.
• Integrity and Ethics:
  • Communicates honestly and openly.
  • Is trusted by others.
  • Takes responsibility for mistakes and credits others when appropriate.
• Personal Courage:
  • Naturally curious.
  • Willing to express opinions even if different from the group.
  • Willing to be held accountable; doesn’t shirk personal responsibility.
  • Counted on when times are tough.
• Organization:
  • Manages time well and spends most effort on key, value‑added activities.
  • Can manage multiple projects.
  • Meets deadlines.
• Priority Setting:
  • Allocates time to most important and immediate objectives.
  • Able to quickly respond to changing priorities.
  • Can eliminate barriers to performance.