Controls Engineer
hace 2 días
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Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities • Mechanical Design, • Design mechanical components, assemblies, frames, mechanisms, pneumatic/hydraulic systems as required., • Generate detailed drawings, 3D models (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.), select materials, finishes, and manufacturing methods., • Perform mechanical stress/thermal/kinematic analyses as needed., • Controls / Automation Design, • Specify, design, program, configure, test, and commission control systems (PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, drives, etc.)., • Develop control logic, interlocks, safety features., • Integrate mechanical components with control systems (e.g. feedback loops, motion control)., • Installation, Commissioning & Testing, • Oversee or perform machine build, wiring, panel design and assembly, installation on-site., • Conduct machine start-ups, commissioning, debug mechanical and control issues., • Test machines for performance, safety, compliance; debug and optimize., • Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Improvement, • Diagnose mechanical and control-related problems in production equipment., • Work with maintenance teams to reduce downtime, improve reliability., • Lead continuous improvement projects (e.g. reduce cycle time, energy usage, improve quality)., • Documentation & Compliance, • Create and maintain documentation: mechanical drawings, control schematics, electrical wiring diagrams, user manuals, programming documentation., • Ensure designs meet relevant safety, electrical, mechanical codes and standards., • Support regulatory compliance and risk assessments (e.g. guarding, emergency stops, interlocks)., • Collaboration & Project Management, • Work with project managers to estimate costs, schedule work, define deliverables., • Coordinate with vendors for components (electrical, mechanical) and evaluate vendor offerings., • Communicate with other engineering disciplines (electrical, software), production, quality, and maintenance.Qualifications, • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls/Automation, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent., • Experience: Typically 3-7 years of experience in mechanical design + control systems, ideally in manufacturing or packaging machinery., • Technical Skills:, • Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) for mechanical design., • Strong PLC programming and debugging experience (e.g. Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)., • Understanding of motion control, sensors, drives/VFDs., • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings., • Knowledge of safety standards (e.g. OSHA, NFPA, relevant local & industry standards)., • Desired Skills & Attributes:, • Strong problem‐solving skills and attention to detail., • Good communication skills, able to work cross‐departmentally., • Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines., • Practical, hands‐on mindset; comfortable working both at desk (design) and shop/field (commissioning, troubleshooting)., • Optional / Nice to Have:, • Experience with robotics, vision systems., • Familiarity with SCADA / networked control systems., • Experience with predictive maintenance, data analytics.Working Conditions & Other Info, • May require travel to customer / installation sites., • On-site work in production / machinery shop, occasionally lifting/moving heavy components, climbing, working at heights or in confined spaces as required., • Standard hours, but possible overtime for project deadlines or emergency repairs.Performance Metrics / KPIs, • Machine uptime / reliability improvements., • Successful completion of design & control projects on time and within budget., • Reduction in mechanical or control failures / breakdowns., • Improvements in cycle time, throughput, efficiency., • Safety compliance, incident rates related to design & controls.