Lead Controls Engineer

Edgewater Automation, LLC; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in custom automation and precision machining to develop cutting-edge automation systems for various industries, including automotive and aerospace. You'll be responsible for designing control systems, preparing detailed drawings with AutoCAD, and ensuring the successful implementation of projects. This full-time position offers a collaborative work environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of innovative projects. If you're passionate about engineering and automation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering at a custom automation integrator.
• Proficient in PLC programming and AutoCAD for control systems design.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems and prepare drawings using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with assembly department and debug software for production.

Skills

Controls Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Software Development

Education

Equivalent combination of education and experience

5+ years’ experience in controls engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Keyence Vision Systems

Python

Visual Basic

Job description

Career Opportunities with Edgewater Automation Llc

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

A Controls Engineer uses their knowledge of custom automation and precision machining as a member of a team of sales professionals, managers, designers and builders to develop world-class automation systems. These machines are uniquely designed assembly, inspection, and test systems for industries that demand precision assembly for their components. Some of the industries we serve include automotive, aerospace, defense, medical equipment, pharmaceutical, and industrial component manufacturers.

Job Duties

• A Controls Engineer will take responsibility for the design effort on assigned projects under the direction of the Managing Director. It shall typically include, but not be limited to the following:
• Prepare control systems designs and utilizing AutoCAD prepare drawings which include power distribution, PLC, main and station panel layouts, console layouts, pneumatics, hydraulics, and instrumentation.
• Write and document software.
• Review and take ownership of budgets and schedules. Work with the Project Manager to develop cost to completes and release dates.
• Coordinate with the Controls Assembly Department during the build phases of the project to provide efficient and timely solutions to problems.
• Develop preliminary project schedules.
• After power-up, debug software to develop the machine into a “production worthy” system.
• Participate as a team member during the installation phase of the project.

Desired Hardware Competency

• PLC - Allen Bradley: CompactLogix, ControlLogix, SLC 500, PLC 5, MicroLogix. Siemens: 416 Square D: Symax 50.
• Communications - Allen Bradley Ethernet I/P, ControlNet, DeviceNet. Siemens: Profibus.
• Vision – Keyence / Panasonic / Cognex / DVT.

Desired Software Competency

• Communications - Allen Bradley: RSNetworks, RSLinx, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet. Siemens: Profibus.
• Robotics - Adept V+, QuickBasic, Python, C++.
• Application Development - Visual Basic v4.0, v5.0, v6.0, National Instruments LabWindows.

Required Education and Experience

• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 5+ years’ experience in controls engineering at a custom automation integrator.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. We typically average 48hrs per week over the course of a year. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel will be approx 20% per year.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

EEO Statement

Edgewater Automation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.