Controls Engineer

Precision Resource is a leading global supplier of precision metal components and assemblies using fineblank technology. Our eight North American divisions serve a global customer base with a commitment to continuous improvement. For over 50 years we have provided solutions to quality, cost and production challenges for market-leading customers in the automotive, heavy duty and off-highway vehicles, tools and hardware, electronics and cutlery.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Project management
• Design, build, supervise, install & test electrical control systems/panels for hydraulic presses/equipment
• Write new & modify existing program code (PLC, HMI, DBs…)
• (Hands-on) troubleshooting & problem-solving
• Provide technical service/support to various departments within the organization
• Occasional travel

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, DEGREES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in electrical engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing/automation environment
• Creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficient in design/drafting tools: AutoCAD (Electrical), Inventor, SolidWorks…
• Knowledge of codes, standards & regulations (ANSI, NEC, NEMA, UL, CE, OSHA…)
• Sensor technology (flow, pressure, level, temperature, position, motion, vision…)
• Basic understanding of physical principals/calculations:
• Pressure, tonnage, flow, temperature
• Horse power, torque
• Area, volumetric, density, and mass relationships
• Velocity, acceleration
• Unit conversions (Metric system!)
• Strong written/verbal communication skills

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:

• RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000
• ControlLogix, GuardLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, Siemens S5/S7, Beckhoff…
• RSView32, FactorTalkView, PanelView  
• RSLinx, RSNetWorx for ControlNet/DeviceNet
• Fieldbus/networks technologies: EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, ASI, CAN…
• VB programming
• Microsoft Office Suite