Controls Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate, understand, and develop practical process inventions and modifications for production of fiber optic products.
• Apply sound engineering principles and methods to design and develop state of the fiber optic production equipment to improve quality, efficiency and cost.
• Hands-on technical design and execution of machine and process automation.
• Develop equipment control and automation technology for the introduction and evaluation of new/modified products.
• Provide technical support for new equipment evaluation, assist with the installation, startup, training, and commissioning phases.
• Develop new automation technology to improve quality, efficiency and cost of existing processes and product manufacturing.
• Hands-on technical design and execution of machine and process automation.
• Design and prepare detailed computer aided drafting (CAD) schematics, plan & design automation solutions for simple to complex projects from observations, project scope, sketches, and specifications.
• Understands mechanical concepts, creates or assembles basic mechanical fixtures and mounts for sensors and actors.
• Interface with other technical resources to obtain details of equipment and materials and incorporate these elements into Bills of Material (BOM) and procure parts.
• Assist with project management, planning and support.
• Communicate project milestones and critical paths regularly to ensure functional and timely results.
• Work and communicate well with team members and other departments.
• Operate and assist with the evaluation of prototype equipment, document performance, and recommend modifications.
• Maintains records and files of work and revisions. Creates and maintains operating instructions for automation equipment.
• Observes safety, maintains a clean and well-organized workspace.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Fluent in Siemens plc, drives, and controls programming and setup.
• Possess ability with analytical skills: methodically investigate problems, organize logical experimental trials, document data, and present results.
• Possess “hands-on” experience with equipment design and evaluation.
• Possess ability with analytical skills: methodically investigate problems, organize logical experimental trials, document data, and present results.
• Ability to create and modify electrical schematics in AutoCAD Electrical (or similar) and supporting documentation for system quoting, construction, installation, and post commissioning as-built documentation.
• Ability to use hands-on tools such as oscilloscope, digital multi-meter for process measurement, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledgeable on NEC code, NFPA-70E, and Arc Flash requirements.
• Possess ability to document and create standard work procedures.