DESIGN ENGINEER

Morse Electric Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morse Electric Inc. in Indiana seeks a controls engineer to design, develop, install, and maintain control software for automated machines and processes. You will specify control systems, develop modular code, test and commission on-site, and support project teams throughout life cycles.

Proficiency with ladder logic, PLCs (Rockwell), HMIs, SCADA, and AutoCAD is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or 5 years related experience is expected; strong analytical, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 5 years related experience.
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• Ability to read process diagrams, drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Experience with Rockwell PLCs, HMIs and SCADA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify control systems for automated machines.
• Develop modular, well-documented code for implementation.
• Test, maintain and modify systems.
• Perform on-site commissioning and qualification of control systems.
• Prepare operation and maintenance manuals.
• Support project management and fabrication teams.

Skills

Ladder logic

PLC programming

HMI development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 5 years related experience

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

HMI

PLC

SCADA

Rockwell

Microsoft Office

Job description

Controls engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and managing and maintaining control software for automated machines and processes.

Essential Functions

• Specify and design the control systems for various automated and semi-automated machines. Develop and validate modular, well-documented code required to implement the same.


• Test, maintain and modify new and existing systems.


• Control Panel design, product selection and check out.


• Define, develop and implement programs (ladder logic) for programmable logic controllers (PLC) primarily from Rockwell.


• HMI application and screen development and implementation.


• Testing and on-site commissioning and qualification of control systems including support of process control clients.


• Determine the proper analytical system integration solution for the application - as defined by the project quotation, budget, customer specifications, customer data sheets.


• System start-up and support.


• Development of operation and maintenance manuals.


• Provide support to project management, materials personnel, and craftsman throughout the phases of each project assigned and finalize design documentation to represent "as built" condition.

Requirements

• Bachelors or four-year degree equivalent in Engineering or 5 years of related experience.


• Bachelor of Electrical or mechanical engineering is preferred.


• Ability to apply sound engineering solutions while considering budget, schedule, and operational performance.


• Ability to read process diagrams, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.


• An understanding of how things work mechanically and electrically as well as the ability to learn new manufacturing processes.


• Computer proficient with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.


• AutoCAD, HMI, PLC, SCADA experience preferred.


• Understanding of the National Electric Code and UL 508A.


• Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written and communication skills.


• Ability to apply sound engineering solutions while considering budget, schedule, and operational performance.


• Ability to read process diagrams, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.