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Automation Controls Engineer

Bangor, PA 18013

Posted: 06/03/2024 Job Number: 21453153

Job Description




Individual must be able to perform design, engineering, factory acceptance and field start up responsibilities for electrical control systems supporting large scale production equipment.

Software
  • Design and develop software applications based on given requirements and specifications using RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000, Studio 5000 View and FactoryTalk ME software
  • Understand client requirements for control architecture and create specifications based on these requirements
  • When required, review and update legacy code
  • Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems
  • Technical writing including Software Management Plan, Test Plan, User/Operating Manual with Troubleshooting Guide, Spare Parts List
  • Requirement Reviews Participate in reviews and work with project management to ensure proper implementation of features



Electrical
  • Redline electrical designs in field, including wiring schematics and panel layout drawings, update in AutoCAD Electrical
  • Research supplier products for assembly components
  • Help establish new and maintain existing electrical standards
  • Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
  • Working knowledge of Codes and Standards (NEC, IEC, UL 508A, Category 3 Safety)
  • Knowledge of power distribution (120V, 480V and 24V DC Control Systems)
  • Check quality of assemblers and technicians work and respond to inquiries during assembly

General
  • Review specifications and standard practices inclusive of the internal hardwired devices, logic standards, general specifications and scope of work documentation.
  • Comply with the company safety procedures. Live the company culture of integrity and professional competence
  • Ensure compliance to industry and regional health and safety standards
  • Provide timely and detailed status updates
  • Quality Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment
  • Occasionally required to travel and work at customer sites (20 30%) with no more than 14 consecutive days onsite
  • Maintain an ongoing commitment and involvement in the quality improvement process
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Review information on a new job and confirm specification and code compliance, equipment compatibility, and look for possible cost savings.
  • Assist in performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions
  • Review accuracy of completed CAD drawings before final release
  • Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
  • Provide technical support for field personnel



Requirements
  • BSEE/BSEET preferred, ASEET with 4 years' experience or other technical training with 8 years' experience
  • 2+ years of experience working in the industrial automation or OEM machine building industry desirable
  • Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (Allen-Bradley, preferred)
  • Configuring and designing HMI systems (Allen Bradley preferred)
  • Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators/Sensors/VFD
  • Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues

Travel can be approximately 30% from day trips to up to 2 weeks on the road at one time.
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