Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the electrical design on mechanical/hydraulic power stamping presses and related automation upgrades. This Includes HMI Design, PLC Design, Safety PLC Design, Hardwire Layouts, Panel Layouts, Risk Assessments, Field Device Layouts, Installation Supervision and Full Line Commissioning. Detailed description:

Key Responsibilities

HMI Design:

Create new HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware

Modify existing HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware

Review and verify HMI programs during customer buyoffs

PLC Design:

Create new PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware

Modify existing PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware

Review and verify PLC design during customer buyoffs

Safety PLC Design:

Create new Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware

Modify existing Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware

Review and verify Safety PLC design during customer buyoffs

Hardwire Layouts:

Create new Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software

Modify existing Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software

Review and verify Hardwire Layout during customer buyoffs

Panel Layouts:

Create new Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software

Modify existing Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software

Review and verify Panel Layouts during customer buyoffs

Risk Assessments:

Preform Risk Assessments on projects regarding bid selection, hardware procurement, and installation timing

Field Device Layouts:

Create new Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software

Modify existing Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software

Review and verify Field Device Layouts during customer buyoffs

Installation Supervision:

Supervise Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights during installation of various Press upgrades

Provide direction on installation tasks to Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights

Bring resolution to any construction related items during installation

Full Line Commissioning:

Provide Full Line Commissioning support before, during, and after installation of various press upgrade projects which includes PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical support

• Requirements:

  Education/Experience:

  BS in Electrical Engineering/technologies or technician degree or Equivalent Work Experience.

  AutoCad Electrical Experience

  PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Siemens preferred) – Must Have

  Electrical hardware design and modification experience

  Experience with equipment demolition, installation, and commissioning

  Ability to multitask.

  Works well within a team environment

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  Able to travel and work in Canada and Mexico

  Able to work weekends and holidays as necessary