Senior Expert Controls Engineer

The Senior Expert Controls Engineer will be responsible for the life cycle of the project, from the concepting and estimating, design and programming phase, onsite commissioning, and support. You will serve as the senior controls engineer for that project and interact with various engineering disciplines, and customers.

• Skills/Abilities:
• PLC programming: (Expert level knowledge in Rockwell required, Siemens, Schneider or other is expected)
• MUST be able to code, build, test, architect sortation code from scratch.
• HMI Programming: Expert level experience in one of the following (FactoryTalk View, FT Optix , Ignition, Wonderware, Indusoft) 
• 5-10+ years’ experience in a controls engineering or R&D controls development role.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical  
• Knowledge of 480vac 3-phase power, 120vac and 24VDC controls circuits
• Knowledge of Industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.) 
• Designs interfaces to devices such as network I/O, variable frequency drives, servos, camera/laser scanner ID systems and scales. 
• Customizing standard products to meet the requirements of each project 
• Configures interfaces to WCS, WES, or other forms of host software systems based on customer requirements
• Configuring standard PLC programs for real-time control of automated equipment and collection of diagnostic and production data. 

• WORK ENVIRONMENT:  
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.  
• When traveling the job environment shifts to a site-based, typically industrial. When traveling this role routinely uses appropriate PPE, electrical diagnostic tools, electrical implementation tools, laptops, and networking equipment.  
• TRAVEL: This position requires up to 30-50% travel to various sites.  

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• Ability to lift 25 pounds 
• Ability to climb ladders 
• Ability to navigate safely over and around warehouse automation equipment 
• Physical stamina may be required for prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and/or working in cramped quarters. 
• Exposure to potentially dangerous tools and equipment amidst a variety of building materials is probable, as is occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts. 
• The noise level in the work environment can vary from being relatively quiet, to moderate, to excessive.  
• Valid driver’s license