Controls System Engineer

Nikon SLM Solutions; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan and 4% match

Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Company-paid disability coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Nikon SLM Solutions in Long Beach, California, is looking for a skilled Control System Engineer who will bridge between control and software development teams, and the Service team. This role entails responsibilities that include troubleshooting, guidance for Field Service, and supporting training initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor's in mechatronics or a related field with over 3 years of PLC development experience. The position offers extensive benefits including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in system design in complex control systems.
• 3+ years of experience as PLC Developer and Automation Designer.
• Solid knowledge of automation and control technology.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the Service team.
• Guide Field Service in troubleshooting at Control System level.
• Support training for service personnel on Control System.

Skills

System design

PLC Development

Automation Design

Knowledge of PLC programming tools

Knowledge of network protocols

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechatronics or related field

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Schneider

CoDeSys

Job description

Nikon SLM Solutions is a leading provider of metal based additive manufacturing technology, commonly referred to as 3D printers, utilizing selective laser melting and powder bed fusion technology. Our 3D printers are designed to produce parts directly from a variety of metal powders. The customers for our metal based additive manufacturing systems come from various industries such as aerospace, energy, healthcare, and automotive. Headquartered in Lübeck Germany, Nikon SLM Solutions has approximately 600 employees worldwide.

Position Description:

The Control System Engineer represents the link between the control and software development teams on one side and the Service team on the other side.

The Control System Engineer is responsible for:

• Be the first point of contact for Service team for the assigned fleet
• Guidance for Field Service in trouble shootings by analysis at Controls System level as well as direct service at machines in assigned fleet
• Define proposal for issue resolution involving development team for design modifications
• Be a driver of continuous improvement feeding with feedback the development team
• Support Training for service personnel for Control System of SLM machinery
• Feasibility check for fulfillment of SLM machine controls upgrade requests
• Design customized solution for application subjected to specific local regulations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering, automation technology or a comparable subject
• 3+ years of experience in system design in highly complex control systems in the industrial, automotive, medical or aerospace sectors
• 3+ years of professional experience as PLC Developer and Automation Designer (m/f/d)
• Solid knowledge of automation and control technology as well as of electro‑mechanical components
• Good Knowledge of PLC programming tools and languages (Siemens TIA Portal, Schneider, SCL/ST, CoDeSys)
• Good Knowledge of drive systems.
• Good Knowledge of network protocols (TCP, UDP) and related tools (e.g. wireshark) might be useful as well.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, wiring diagrams, pneumatic systems and system requirements.
• Experience in submitting bug reports and willingness to dig deep into problems to determine the root cause.
• Good knowledge of electrical engineering and electrical construction
• Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan and 4% match
• Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Gym reimbursement
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance

Nikon SLM Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required.