Senior Control Engineer

Key Technical Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Account Manager, where your expertise in automated equipment controls will shine. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to ensure project performance and profitability in the industrial machinery sector. You will lead engineering tasks, manage budgets, and provide technical mentoring while engaging in continuous improvement methodologies. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on cutting-edge projects in automation and manufacturing. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in custom automated equipment controls.
• Strong CAD skills for controls schematics generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering tasks including design and debugging.
• Coordinate with vendors and engineering teams during project phases.

Skills

Automated Equipment Controls Design

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Pneumatic Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Communication Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

E-Plan

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Account Manager at Key Technical Solutions

Controls Project Engineer - Only Local, Direct Applicants will be considered. We will not be considering any solicitations / Corp-Corp at this time.

This position requires a high level of collaboration and teamwork with individuals and groups both internal and external.

Responsible for the performance and profitability of the control system related technical aspects of assigned projects (i.e., electrical, safety, pneumatics, hydraulics, water, welding, lubrication, and programming). Perform and champion controls related engineering tasks (i.e., conceptualization, risk assessment, design, schematics generation, component specification, safety evaluation, purchasing support, programming, assembly support, debugging, safety validation, and field commissioning). Systems may include programmable logic controllers (PLC), operator interface terminals (OIT), safety controllers, robots, servos, distributed I/O, welders, AC/DC drives, vision systems, material handling, conveyors, spraying, dispensing, industrial networks, instrumentation, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electro-mechanical control devices. Bench-test programs and new technologies prior to equipment debugging. Identify potential risk areas, long-lead items, and/or financial impacts early in the project to provide proactive or alternative solutions. Provide leadership, guidance, assistance, and hands-on support to a team of internal and external controls engineering resources related to the assigned projects. Coordinate efforts with vendors, suppliers, outside engineering firms, and contract engineers as related to the projects. Engage in progress review and planning meetings with the Controls Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Mechanical Engineers, Assembly, and Service personnel during the design, build, start-up, commissioning, warranty, and post-mortem periods of the project. Frequently monitor project status, hours, and milestones. Provide technical mentoring on new products, technologies, and practices to service and assembly staff. Employ continuous improvement methodologies for controls designs and programming standards within a team environment.

Work experience requirements:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in custom automated equipment controls design, build, implementation, debugging, and troubleshooting (preferably related to manufacturing and factory floor automation).
• Strong CAD skills for controls schematics generation (AutoCAD required; AutoCAD Electrical or E-Plan is a plus).
• Electrical experience required (component specification, sizing, power distribution, load calculations, SCCR, safety circuitry, panel layouts, heat calculations, local/distributed I/O, sensors, AC/DC drives, servos, system interfacing, industrial networks such as Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, CIP Safety, ProfiNet, PROFIsafe, IO-Link, etc.).
• Pneumatic experience required (component specification, sizing, air prep, exhaust, valves, flow controls, pressure regulation, check valves).
• Hydraulic, welding, lubrication, robotics, peripherals, programming, safety systems, industrial networks, and SCADA experience are considered pluses.
• Proven project management skills, including managing budgets and milestones, and experience as a lead controls engineer are required.
• Mechanical aptitude and excellent communication skills are essential.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing

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