Industrial Controls Engineer, Servo and Stepper Systems

PBC Linear Bearings; Roscoe Township (IL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PBC Linear, a Pacific Bearing Company, is seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer to design, test, and support linear motion systems, including servo and stepper drives, sensors, and safety equipment. You will size drives, program PLCs (IEC 61131-3), tune axes, and integrate with I/O.

You will wire panels, create electrical schematics, support field installations, and collaborate with customers, vendors, and engineering peers.

Qualifikationen

• Direct experience with servo/stepper dynamics and drives.
• PLC programming and drive integration with I/O.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and panel wiring.

Aufgaben

• Size drives and train components from sketches and load calculations.
• Design, select components, and troubleshoot motion systems.
• Wire, install, and troubleshoot control panels.
• Tune servo/stepper axes for performance and stability.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and engineers on controls issues.

Kenntnisse

Servo sizing

PLC programming

Motion control

Electrical wiring

C++/C#

Mechatronics

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD

Jobbeschreibung

Industrial Controls Engineer, Servo and Stepper SystemsAre you the engineer who…Can size a servo or stepper drive train from a napkin sketch using load and inertia calculations?Enjoys wiring a clean control panel just as much as writing IEC 61131-3 PLC code?Knows how to tune a motion axis until it hits the move profile every time?Speaks fluently with customers, vendors, and fellow engineers to solve controls challenges?What you will take onTechnical product support for linear motion systems, components, and cartesian robotics.Design, component selection, and troubleshooting with stepper/servo motors, drives, sensors, safety equipment, and controls.Motor and drive sizing using proper load calculations.PLC programming (IEC 61131-3) and integration with drives and I/O.Tuning servo and stepper axes for performance and stability.Electrical panel work: install, wire, and troubleshoot components within control panels.Interpret and create electrical control panel schematics.Support customer applications and test stands—design, build, operate, and troubleshoot.Cross-functional communication with engineering peers, vendors, and customers on controls-related issues.Apply mechatronics know-how across controls, software, and mechanical actuator systems.Use electrical design software for documentation and validation.Collaborate with sales and customers to define requirements; recommend PBC Linear products or help design new solutions as needed.Nice to have: C++, C#, or Visual Basic for auxiliary tooling and test scripts.What sets you up for successDirect experience with servo and stepper motor dynamics, PLCs, controls, and drive systems.Background with linear motion building blocks: actuators, profile rail, ball/lead screws, and linear bearings (preferred).Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related 2-year technical degree, ideally Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics.Why join PBC LinearPBC Linear, A Pacific Bearing Company, leads globally in linear technology while operating locally with a strong commitment to our associates and community. Expect a rapidly changing, dynamic environment with room to grow—and comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Aflac.EEO StatementPBC Linear is an Equal Opportunity Employer.