Controls Engineer
Summary: Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems for various industrial processes. Expertise in control systems, programming, and troubleshooting will be crucial in optimizing production processes and enhancing overall system performance.
Responsibilities:
| · Design, develop, and implement control systems for industrial machinery and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. |
| · Collaborate with project teams to define control system requirements and specifications. |
| · Program and configure control systems, including PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces), and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems. |
| · Conduct thorough testing and debugging of control systems to identify and resolve any issues or malfunctions. |
| · Collaborate with engineering to integrate control systems with overall machine design. |
| · Monitor and analyze control system performance data, identify areas for improvement, and proposing appropriate solutions. |
| · Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance and operations teams, assisting in troubleshooting and resolving control system-related issues. |
| · Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in control systems technology, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to enhance system efficiency.
Reporting Supervisor/Manager:
Technical AGM Location: Telos Global- 1880 Hwy 116 Caryville, TN 37716 Job Status: Full Time, Salary Exempt Department: Maintenance, Salary
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Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience (5 years) in designing, programming, and implementing control systems for industrial processes.
- Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar), HMI design, and SCADA systems.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as ladder logic, structured text, or function block diagram.
- Experience in troubleshooting and debugging control systems, with a solid understanding of electrical and mechanical components.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to control system design and safety.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
- Medium to heavy lifting is required.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required; including increased hours as business demands dictate.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
- While interacting on the manufacturing floor, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, occasional fumes or airborne particles and the noise level is usually loud.