Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

FUTURE FOAM, INC.

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4 Fullerton, CA Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Power circuit design AutoCAD Electrical drafting for automation projects Statistics Sensor circuit design Computer operation Industrial controls Teamwork Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Human-machine interface (HMI) systems Electrical drafting for control systems projects Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards Machine troubleshooting CAD design (engineering design task) Network switch Microsoft Office C++ Programmable logic controllers Troubleshooting electrical systems Industrial networking HMI Software Network router Scripting Proportional, integral & derivative (PID) control loop tuning SolidWorks IP networking Budgeting Technical troubleshooting support Electrical Engineering Full Job Description Future Foam, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of polyurethane foam products that has been family owned for over 60 years. Its primary focus is to provide excellent quality and service throughout the manufacturing process. With over 30 facilities across the United States and internationally, we take pride in having a culture that fosters an open, trusting and collaborative work environment. Most importantly we put safety first. We are in search of a Controls Engineer at our Fullerton, CA location. This position reports to the Engineer Director. This is a hands-on position in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a fast paced and challenging work environment where independence and creative thinking are the norm. Strong communication and collaboration with all levels of all the organization is important to ensure that the environmental and safety needs are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop electrical design, schematics, and drawings in AutoCAD Interpret mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements (E.G. SolidWorks) Develop electrical bill of materials Research supplier products for assembly components Design, commission, troubleshoot, and support industrial controls & electrical infrastructures. Learn, create, and optimize company standards for electrical & controls systems installs, procedures, safety, programming, & training. Manage vendors to ensure deliveries meet deadlines and meet required specifications. Assist with or lead problem solving activities & discussions with production, management, and maintenance staff. Research & identify new manufacturing technologies as they become available; Communicate new ideas to Management. Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving, quality, safety, production, efficiencies, and costs. Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards. Develop and implement innovative systems that optimize all phases of production process. Ensure projects are completed on time & financial budgets are followed. Understand plant requirements for GUI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements Review, repair, and redesign legacy code Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems Write user manuals to communicate functionality of company develop programs Experience and proficiency in the following:

Electrical:

Control Panels Distribution systems Electrical Safety Electrical Fault Studies Site electrical One-Line diagrams Motor Control Center (MCC) design Power Monitoring systems PLC Systems and hardware: Relay logic, wiring I/O in control systems Wireless communications, wireless and wiring & programming various types of instrumentation. Understanding and ability to utilize and program in all of the PLC programming languages, such as: ladder logic, function block diagram, sequential function charts, structure text, and instruction list. Clear Understanding of Automation components such as: VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) Servo's PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) HMI's (Human Machine Interface) SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

QUALIFICATIONS / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in engineering or related discipline (BSEE degree preferred)
• Proficient in Design/Drafting Tools AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• 5+ years of experience in controls or automation (preferred)
• Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g. Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Configuring and designing HMI systems (e.g. Allen Bradley, Red Lion, Wonderware, etc)
• Familiar with Industry Standards UL and CE
• Knowledge of statistics is desirable. Able to calculate power and other electrical calculations for sizing of circuits,, breakers, and wire.
• Experience with various Motion Controllers/Actuators/Drive (e.g. AB, Yasakawa, etc) (preferred)
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Complex problem-solving
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Critical thinking
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Judgment and decision-making
• considering the relative cost and benefits of potential actions. Understand process control fundamentals and translate those principles into code.
• Fundamental understanding of network routers, switches, IP addressing & sub netting
• Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others, and have a positive attitude
• Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
• Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work after hours and some weekend and holidays if needed.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person