MACHINE BUILDER I

Morse Electric Inc.; Strong (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morse Electric Inc. focuses on designing, developing, installing, and maintaining control software for automated machines and processes. The controls engineer will specify control systems, develop modular code, test and modify systems, and support on-site commissioning and project teams.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or 5 years related experience) with skills in AutoCAD, HMI, PLC, and SCADA; knowledge of NEC and UL 508A is a plus and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 5 years related experience.
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• Ability to read process diagrams, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• AutoCAD, HMI, PLC, SCADA experience preferred.
• Understanding of the National Electric Code and UL 508A.
• Strong analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems for various automated machines.
• Develop and validate modular, well-documented code.
• Test, maintain and modify existing systems.
• Design control panels and select components.
• Develop PLC ladder logic, primarily Rockwell.
• Develop and implement HMI applications and screens.
• On-site commissioning and qualification of control systems.
• Provide system integration solutions per project constraints.
• Produce operation and maintenance manuals.
• Support project management and site personnel through projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

HMI

PLC

SCADA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

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.