Senior Automation & Controls Engineer: PLCs, Robotics

Cerrowire; Crothersville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerrowire in Indiana, Crothersville seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to design and install automation systems for manufacturing. You will lead electrical design, PLC and robot programming, and collaborate with customers during design reviews, runoffs, and installations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in building controls, expertise with AutoCAD Electrical, and hands-on experience with VFD drives and HMI panels.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in building controls, machine tools, and troubleshooting.
• Robot programming experience; Fanuc preferred.
• Vision programming with Cognex and Fanuc IRVision preferred.
• Experience with PLC protocols: Allen Bradley RSLogix, Siemens Step 5 & 7, GE Machine Edition, Mitsubishi.
• Networking: DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP.
• HMI screens/panels with AB, Siemens, Automation Direct.
• VFD drives from ABB, Parker, AB, Yaskawa, Siemens.
• BS in Engineering or 5+ years of manufacturing controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Designs include power distribution, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings as well as PLC and robot programming.
• Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating.
• Direct electrical assembly during equipment build.
• Configure, debug, and test equipment on shop floor.
• Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment.
• Lead start-up projects from start-up to completion while working with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage time and costs to be within budget and on schedule.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the plant.
• Responsible for responding to all unplanned downtime or breakdowns on machines.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities for non-routine problems or issues.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system problems for manufacturing and facility equipment both routine and complex using a method of troubleshooting to get to a root cause.
• Design, fabricate and install mechanical and electronic equipment and perform program changes.
• Lead and assist in the planning, coordination and performance of shutdown and major maintenance activities.
• Complete all training as required and perform OJT to other employees as required.
• Wire and repair electric motors, repair basic wiring according to NEC.
• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting problems with AC drive systems and PLCs.
• Should be able to access and interpret PLC logic via a laptop computer or other using the appropriate communication language.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment, to include lubrication, repairs, and adjustments, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Advises operators and others of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
• Performs lockouts or tag-outs as required.

Skills

Automation design

Robot programming

Vision systems

PLC programming

Networking protocols

HMI design

Electrical safety

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Cerrowire in Indiana, Crothersville seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to design and install automation systems for manufacturing. You will lead electrical design, PLC and robot programming, and collaborate with customers during design reviews, runoffs, and installations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in building controls, expertise with AutoCAD Electrical, and hands-on experience with VFD drives and HMI panels.