Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Requirements

• Up to 2 years experience in controls engineering
• Proficient in PLC programming
• Creating electrical layout and schematic
• Working with PLCs and HMIs (Ignition)
• Implementation and commissioning of engineering design projects
• BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or related degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel and work at customer job sites up to 40-60%
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical layout/schematic design and creates description of operation
• Prepares and releases order entry
• Designs PLC program (AB & Siemens) and verifies PLC logic by emulation test
• Designs visualization system through Ignition
• Commissioning and testing of industrial material handling controls systems
• Performs complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system operation and design
• Performs full range of standard work for the professional field
• Identifies and resolves more complex problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal with most situations
• Participates in onsite pre-commissioning, commissioning, system integration & acceptance testing with our customer
• Provides customer startup/standby support
• Alerts Project Managers of any concerns and potential risks and works to address them with the greater project team

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical a plus
• Proficient in Allen Bradley, or Siemens PLCs a plus
• Experience in Ignition a plus
• Knowledgeable on AC/DC drives a plus
• Experience in Ethernet IP network design and machine safety a plus
• Experience in Scanning Devices using Photo recognition and/or Placement photo eyes a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills; self-starter; detail-oriented; multitasking