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Southlake Automation
Controls Engineer
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What they do
An Electrical Controls Engineer designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. May be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
$101,383 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Controls Engineer Southlake Automation
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Southlake Automation:
Turnkey Robotic Cell Design and Deployment- Packing, palletizing, machine tending, & more Full Control System Design
- PLC programming, HMI design, SCADA, MES Control Panel Design
- Hardware design for PLC, HMI and drive systems Control Panel Assembly
- Control panels assembled and wired in our panel shop for our designs and the designs of others Field Service
- Assisting customers with down equipment situations Remote Support
- Assisting customers via telephone and VPN Commissioning
- Bring our designs to full operation
Responsibilities:
Design control systems Manage project scope from written specification and verbal description Ensure that designs meet NEC code and UL508A Program PLCs and operator interfaces (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Automation Direct and Mitsubishi). Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting while commissioning systems Communicate directly with customers regarding the status of projects Manage multiple projects from concept through commissioning. Customer relationship management Develop software applications with Visual Basic, C#, Python and SQL Server preferred but not required. Prepare written scopes and material budgets for quotationsRequirements:
0 to 10 years of experience. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field of study.Benefits
- Dental Insurance