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Edgewater Automation Llc
Lead 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.
$101,811 / year median in South Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
A Senior Controls Engineer uses their knowledge of custom automation and precision machining as a member of a team of sales professionals, managers, designers and builders to develop world-class automation systems. These machines are uniquely designed assembly, inspection, and test systems for industries that demand precision assembly for their components. Some of the industries we serve include automotive, aerospace, defense, medical equipment, pharmaceutical, and industrial component manufacturers. Job Duties A Senior Controls Engineer will take responsibility for the design effort on assigned projects under the direction of the Director of Engineering. It shall typically include, but not be limited to the following: Prepare control systems designs and utilizing AutoCAD prepare drawings which include power distribution, PLC, main and station panel layouts, console layouts, pneumatics, hydraulics, and instrumentation. Write and document software. Review and take ownership of budgets and schedules. Work with the Project Manager to develop cost to completes and release dates. Coordinate with the Controls Assembly Department during the build phases of the project to provide efficient and timely solutions to problems. Lead and develop the Controls Design Department through mentorship of Level I and Level II Controls Engineers. This includes facilitating formal and informal training on products and software Develop preliminary projects schedules After power-up, debug software to develop the machine into a "production worthy" system. Participate as a team member during the installation phase of the project. Desired Hardware Competency PLC•
Allen Bradley:
CompactLogix, ControlLogix, SLC 500, PLC 5, MicroLogix.Siemens:
416Square D:
Symax 50. HMI•Allen Bradley:
Panelview, Panelview Plus.Siemens:
TP, OP Series. Communications- Allen Bradley Ethernet I/P, ControlNet, DeviceNet.
Siemens:
Profibus. Variable Frequency Drives- Allen Bradley Powerflex, SEW Eurodrive. Robotics
- Denso, Epson, FANUC, Kuka, Kawasaki. Linear Actuators
- Intelligent Actuator, Festo, Tolomatic, Rexroth. Servos
Allen Bradley:
Kenetics 6000,SERCOS Servo Drive Interface, Yaskawa:
SGDV, SGDH.
Vision- Keyence / Panasonic / Cognex / DVT. Data Acquisition
Keithley:
DAS-1400, DAS-1600, PIO-120
Desired Software Competency PLC•Allen Bradley:
RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500.Siemens:
Step 7, TIA Portal. Square D. HMI•Allen Bradley:
FactoryTalk View Studio, RSView, PanelBuilder.Siemens:
ProTool. Communications•Allen Bradley:
RSNetworks, RSLinx, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet.Siemens:
Profibus. Robotics- Adept V+, QuickBasic, Python, C++ Servos
Allen Bradley:
Kinetics 6000,SEW:
Motion Studio. Application Development- Visual Basic v4.
Agencies :
Please note that Edgewater does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Edgewater will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.Benefits
- Dental Insurance