Controls engineer

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• 3-5+ years of software programming experience in industrial automation

• Knowledge of Rockwell Controls, Siemens, or Beckhoff platform and comfortable in ladder logic and structured text

• Proficient in configuring PLCs, HMIs, computers, networks, cameras and variable frequency drives which are used to control sorters, conveyors, and other related equipment

• Experience in AutoCAD Electrical for control circuit development or similar experience

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Controls Engineer in Hanover, MD supporting a global manufacturing company.. This individual will be responsible for:

• Design control systems in support of conveying applications where specific features of conveyor equipment are enhanced (enabled) by electronic controls.

• Independently write, implement, document and debug software for controls systems including field devices such as photoeyes, shaft encoders, barcode scanners, solenoids, scales, etc.…

• Independently design in CAD electrical control panel layouts, bills of materials and schematics.

• Execute budgeting, estimating, and pricing of control systems per project or proposal scope.

• Manage procurement of electrical and control components for control systems.

• Oversee value engineering of design, components, and materials.

• Manage and direct on-site (in-plant) installation and commissioning of control systems in conjunction with equipment installations or leads project commissioning and troubleshooting of field installations

• Create documentation and training materials for all potential users including but not limited to Intralox engineers, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Provide remote and on-site (in-plant) troubleshooting of control systems.

• Complete assigned projects to quality standards, on time, and within budget.

• Interface with a global team of like-minded professionals.