Senior Controls Engineer - Vision, PLC & Prototype Lead

Acadental; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational tools company is seeking a Control Engineer in Overland Park, Kansas. This role focuses on developing innovative manufacturing methods to create top-notch teaching aids. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of controls engineering experience, adept at programming and troubleshooting Keyence and Cognex vision systems, and capable of leading the entire engineering process from design to production. Join us to contribute to the future of educational tools with minimal travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of controls engineering experience.
• Familiarity with wiring size, terminations, and load requirements.
• Experience with industrial machinery design and NFPA codes.
• Ability to read and modify electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel manufacturing methods for teaching aids.
• Lead the entire design and run-off process.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing of prototypes.

Skills

Team collaboration

Rapid prototyping

Keyence and Cognex vision systems

PLC systems (Mitsubishi, Siemens)

Product specification analysis

Equipment design feasibility

Control wiring design

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Degree (preferred)

Job description

A leading educational tools company is seeking a Control Engineer in Overland Park, Kansas. This role focuses on developing innovative manufacturing methods to create top-notch teaching aids. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of controls engineering experience, adept at programming and troubleshooting Keyence and Cognex vision systems, and capable of leading the entire engineering process from design to production. Join us to contribute to the future of educational tools with minimal travel requirements.