Senior Controls Engineer

Amtec Staffing; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtec Staffing is seeking a Senior Systems Controls Engineer with a proven background in automation, electrical engineering, and software development. You will design, code, and test control architectures for semi-automated and fully automated industrial processing workstations.

The role covers PLC programming, HMI/SCADA interfaces, machine vision integration, and motion control with real-time implementation, plus collaboration with project managers and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or related discipline.
• Seven years+ experience in designing custom motion control and HMI software.
• Three years+ experience in designing custom machine vision applications.
• Current experience in RS Logix and PointIO is required.
• Attention to detail and being flexible to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative-taking with a keen sense of ownership in all areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual and detailed controls design, coding, and testing of control architectures for automated processing workstations.
• Pre-sale conceptual design, schedule, and cost estimation of control architecture for semi-automated and fully automated workstations.
• PLC logic and electrical schematic design for integrating system operation, motion control, laser programming and control, machine vision, data collection and analysis, and HMI/SCADA/OPC/UA networking.
• Structured, reusable low-level motion control system code for motion systems implementing control system and I/O functions.
• Manufacturing floor automation connectivity including LAN, OPC UA, database, and other standard interfaces and protocols.
• PLC code for Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens, Mitsubishi PLCs.
• Provide support for system acceptance testing conducted by project managers.
• Develop interface and functionality documentation for control modules and project plans.
• Report on progress, demonstrations, and changes; provide detailed documentation for engineering release.
• Work in a team environment with other engineers, production, QA, test, materials control, contract management, and sales personnel.

Skills

Controls design

Software development

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Documentation

Project planning

Travel readiness

Education

Four-year degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or related discipline

Tools

OPC UA

RS Logix

CP One

Ethernet IP

Delta-Tau motion system

Aerotech motion system

ACS motion system

Job description

The Senior Systems Controls Engineer will have a proven background in automation control, electrical engineering, and software development.

Responsibilities

Conceptual and detailed controls design, coding, and testing of:

• Pre-sale conceptual design, schedule, and cost estimation of control architecture for semi-automated and fully automated industrial processing workstations
• PLC logic and electrical schematic design for integrating system operation, motion control, laser programming and control, machine vision (Cognex, Keyence), data collection and analysis, file management, human machine interfaces (HMI), SCADA, OPC, UA, and networking capabilities with real time implementation.
• Structured, re-useable low-level motion control system code for Delta-Tau, Aerotech, and ACS motion systems implementing control system and I/O functions.
• Manufacturing floor automation connectivity including LAN, OPC UA, database, and other standard interfaces and protocols.
• PLC code for Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Sick and Pilz PLCs
• Provide support for system acceptance testing conducted by project managers.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Company from time to time.
• Work in a team environment with other engineers, production, QA, test, materials control, contract management, and sales personnel
• Support and develop new logic, interfaces, and controls under direction of management.
• Prepare requirements document based on interview with customer and hardware engineers.
• Prepare interface and functionality documentation for control modules.
• Develop project plans and schedules for control development work.
• Report on progress, demonstrations, and changes
• Provide detailed documentation for engineering release.

Software Development Management

• Analyze and recommend improvements to our present controls’ development and design control methodology.

Position Requirements

• Completely knowledgeable in Controls design tools and environments including: OPC UA, Rs Logix, CP One, Ethernet IP and others.
• Current experience in RS Logix and PointIO is required. Strong fundamental background in controls engineering is a MUST!
• Design for long term support and modification
• Object-oriented design and analysis
• Professional software design and documentation control methodology
• Ability to travel occasionally.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Four-year degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or related discipline
• Seven years+ experience in designing custom motion control and HMI software.
• Three years+ experience in designing custom machine vision applications.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail and being flexible to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines while performing tasks accurately.
• Initiative-taking with a keen sense of ownership in all areas of responsibility.