Controls Engineer

Description

Polychem OMS Systems – Greenbridge is a leader in designing and building of specialized equipment for several different markets. We design and build equipment to apply plastic strapping in packaging applications. We are innovators of new equipment and processes which are presented to us by existing and new customers.

Responsible for creating and maintaining electrical machinery designs to meet customer needs. Supports all phases of design through manufacturing including installation, warranty, and post warranty phases. Creates PLC programs and electrical drawings. Interfaces with suppliers as needed.

• Creates electrical schematic drawings using AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical
• Designs the automation controls, sequence of operations, PLC/HMI programming for machines
• Develops PLC/HMI programs using Allen Bradley RSlogix/Studio 5000
• Ability to generate complete machine concepts with little direction
• Coordinates programming and electrical designs with manufacturing locations in US and Italy
• Assist with the startup and debugging of equipment
• Supports customers/installation staff in the field or via phone with electrical troubleshooting of equipment
• Understands opportunities brought by sales and customer specifications for designs
• Helps create controls quotations for equipment proposals
• Delivers projects on time, on budget with customer satisfaction.
• Sales travel & field service support up to 20%.
• Experience working with packaging equipment is a highly favorable.
• Prior experience with structured text programming is a plus.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar from accredited university

Experience: Minimum 2 years in Engineering related to the design and manufacture of custom equipment.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience designing and manufacturing custom equipment required.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC/HMI programming required.
• Experience with standard wiring methods required with CE/CSA/UL
• Ability to write sequence of operations for controls engineering and automation required.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience required.
• Experience with Siemens/TIA portal is a plus.

Behavioral Skills:

• Interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Communications skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in text.
• Critical thinking skills - ability to create new, innovative ways to handle situations with a strong bias towards Continuous Improvement fundamentals.
• Time management skills - ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic, production driven work environment and to complete them effectively and efficiently.
• Project management skills – ability to create and maintain project timelines anticipating and overcoming obstacles before they grow.
• Ability to gain understanding by reviewing manuals, documentation, or internet search.

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate lifting and carrying
• Some walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending and climbing.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.