Controls Engineer

SUMMARY: Develop or redesign electrical controls for new or existing company products. Individuals in this position work from order requirements or other specifications and arrive at final control circuitry and program logic utilizing software and engineering calculations as required. Controls Engineers are capable of working independently and may be assigned responsibility for a customer order as a Lead Engineer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Design electrical controls/control systems for company products
• Write PLC, HMI, PC and other control programs using various software
• Create Sequence of Operations, Control Schematics and Control Panel layout drawings using CAD software for use in customer proposals and manufacturing
• Create bills of material and routings for use in cost estimates and manufacturing
• Create owner’s manuals, test procedures, and other engineering deliverables as required
• Perform electrical computations for sizing electrical components
• Provide technical support to shop personnel during manufacturing
• Provide field support of Company products as required
• Perform Lead Engineer role for assigned sales orders including customer interaction, vendor communication, and project management as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no direct supervisory responsibility although individuals in this position may be required to provide direction to CAD Designers who are supporting the assigned work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of NFPA 70, National Electric Code, and NFPA 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical control circuits
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Electrical
• Ability to provide leadership as is required to perform Lead Engineer role
• General working knowledge of PLC, HMI, and PC based control hardware and software
• Ability to team with other engineering, sales and production personnel to meet customers’ needs

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree and 1 yr. experience or Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering field and (4) years relative experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings / electrical schematics.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Proficient in algebra and geometry as is required to solve engineering problems.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficient with a 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
• Proficient with AutoCAD
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. Employee spends some time on shop floor. The majority of the time will be spent sitting in front of a computer and use of the phone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is a pleasant, temperature controlled, professional office environment in a manufacturing setting. Personal workstation maybe located on 2nd floor. The employee works in the office but does have frequent interaction with personnel on the shop floor. The employee may also be required to travel occasionally to work in customers’ plants reviewing new applications or on the installation, start-up and commissioning of company products. In plants, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is mixed but does not require hearing protection in most areas.

NOTE: This Job Description may be modified due to business necessity. LEWCO INC. will make reasonable accommodations regarding these duties, responsibilities, and qualifications in compliance with Federal and State disability laws.