Machine Systems Controls Engineer

SW North America, Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machine systems company in Iowa is seeking a Machine Systems Controls Engineer to oversee the electrical hardware design and software engineering for CNC machines. This role includes selecting hardware components, generating schematics, and developing system architecture. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with over 5 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in EPLAN P8 and Siemens TIA Portal are also essential. The position requires business travel approximately 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical hardware design.
• Experience with EPLAN P8 and Siemens TIA Portal.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for electrical hardware design and software engineering for CNC machines.
• Develop machine options into a finalized design.
• Lead debugging and startup with commissioning.

Skills

Electrical hardware design

EPLAN P8

Siemens TIA Portal

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

English proficiency

German speaking ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

SW North America’s Machine Systems Controls Engineer is responsible for the electrical hardware design and software engineering for a CNC machine to fill specific customer orders. This position will work closely with the Manager of Machine Technology to develop machine options into a finalized design. The Machine Systems Controls Engineer will lead the debugging and startup working with commissioning to ensure a seamless machine start up. The Machine Systems Controls Engineer may also work with other team members to develop system manuals and provide end customers with technical documentation and training.

The Machines Systems Controls Engineer performs a variety of duties, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Selection and sizing of hardware components
• Generation of electrical and fluid schematics
• Author bill of materials
• Panel layout design and heat calculation analysis
• Pneumatic / coolant / hydraulics system sizing and plumbing
• Develop system hardware architectureWrite programmable logic controller logic and function blocks
• Travel onsite for customer startup and commissioning as needed
• Interface with automation systems for machine tending applications
• Ensure system complies with applicable OSHA / safety standards
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in electrical hardware design
• Electrical design experience with EPLAN P8
• Programming experience with Siemens TIA Portal
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing them appropriately
• Good organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• German speaking ability preferred, but not required
• Business travel is estimated to be approximately 25%

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primary work area is a controlled office environment with time also spent on the shop floor as needed, requiring the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.