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Ascential Medical & Life Sciences | Automation

Controls Engineer 3

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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.

$101,254 / year median in Minnesota

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Technical Responsibilities Technical Skills:
Deep expertise in multiple areas. Capable of designing complex systems.
Problem-Solving:
Handles challenging issues and provides innovative solutions.
Project Involvement:
Leads major project components. Balances technical work and project coordination. Develop control concepts and set control direction on complex projects. Develop cost-effective control systems for custom machinery, including hardware design, programming, safety analysis, and technical documentation. Analyze technical challenges and devise creative solutions by drawing on available knowledge and resources. Provide guidance and support for shop personnel during the electrical assembly of control systems and machines. Lead and participate in control system debug and provide on-site installation and customer training. Provide initial estimates of control system costs for quotations, based on understanding of mechanical concept and customer requirements. Cooperate with the Applications Engineering team to evaluate project feasibility.
Personal Responsibilities Collaboration:
Works across teams and disciplines to ensure alignment.
Mentorship:
Actively mentors junior engineers. Conducts code/design reviews. Work proactively and independently to complete projects on time and within budget. Motivate self and others in a positive and professional manner. Delegate appropriately to engineering support and shop personnel. Understand and effectively communicate project status and potential obstacles to success. Effectively communicate with customers and vendors to ensure successful project completion. Lead project teams as required.
Business Support & Development Process Improvement:
Identifies inefficiencies and proposes improvements. Keep current with new technology, engineering methods, and standards within the automation industry. Participate in and lead the implementation of new engineering methods and technologies. Facilitate the professional development of self and colleagues by constructively sharing lessons learned through project successes and failures. Participate in training and mentoring of other employees as appropriate.
Salary:
$130,000 Experience Required 7 year(s): Controls Engineering Experience Vision systems, machine safety, PackML/ISA-88, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Python, C#, and GAMP-regulated environments
Behaviors Required Leader:
Inspires teammates to follow them
Innovative:
Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Functional Expert:
Considered a thought leader on a subject
Motivations Required Goal Completion:
Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Growth Opportunities:
Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Ability to Make an
Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.