Lead Controls Engineer

Designing, developing, and implementing control systems for industrial automation projects. This role involves managing project scopes and budgets, & ensuring compliance with relevant standards and safety regulations. Develop new and modify existing electrical control systems, PLC, HMI programs for industrial controls systems.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems using PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Beckhoff), HMIs, and SCADA systems
• Lead the development and modification of machine control hardware and automation software
• Control Systems Design & Integration for the Tablet Press Division including but not limited to programming and hardware selection
• PLC and HMI configuration and programming
• AC/DC drive and motor selection including servo, configuration, and commissioning.
• Maintaining compliance with various electrical industry and safety standards like NEC, NFPA 79, UL, CSA, and CE.
• Work with Mechanical Engineering in Press Design and functionality
• Assist customer and technical service with customer service issues when needed including remote troubleshooting of installed equipment
• Assist in developing product manuals, validation and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Qualifications Qualifications and requirements

• Thorough knowledge of electrical engineering principles, particularly three phase motor control theory
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Must know Studio 5000
• HMI development with Indusoft Web Studio
• SQL Database development & reporting
• Servo Motion Control Experience
• Experience with safety systems.
• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Proficiency in programming PLCs, HMIs, and using tools like MATLAB, SolidWorks, AutoCAD.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP

Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Working Conditions: Air conditioning, machinery noises. Exposure to electricity, wiring

Physical Effort: Stand, walk, climb, push/pull, grasp, kneel, squat, bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulder, lifting 0-50 lbs.