Controls Engineer

CONTROLS ENGINEER (Permanent)
Our client an established & growing international manufacturing organization with its US headquarters in WNY is looking to add a Controls Engineer to their growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily design development and implementation responsibilities that support industrial automation and drive manufacturing operations
  
• Collaborate with Automation Mechanical Engineering Maintenance and Production teams to ensure equipment operates safely reliably and efficiently
  
• Design program and maintain PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment and processes
  
• Troubleshoot complex electrical automation and control system issues to determine the root cause
  
• Create corrective action plans and ensure swift implementation in order to minimize downtime and improve operational performance
  
• Analyze & modify PLC programs HMI applications and associated control system software ensuring accurate documentation at all times
  
• Review and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams P&IDs and technical documentation to support system design troubleshooting and implementation
  
• Provide support regarding new equipment commissioning startup activities system upgrades and continuous improvement projects
  
• Partner with various internal team membersMechanical Engineering Maintenance and Productionto identify root causes of equipment and process issues and implement effective corrective actions
  
• Ensure control system designs and modifications maintain compliance with applicable safety standards regulatory requirements and internal engineering specifications
  
• Maintain accurate documentation of control system changes including software revisions I/O modifications and logic updates
  
• Evaluate recommend and implement emerging automation technologies including robotics machine vision motion control and advanced manufacturing solutions
  
• Support efforts to improve system reliability equipment performance process consistency and overall manufacturing efficiency
  
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time direct hire
  
• $90000 $125000 annually depending on experience
  
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related
  
• 3 years experience in industrial automation and controls systems in a manufacturing environment
  
• Proficient in PLC programming/troubleshooting; experience with multiple PLC platforms & automation architectures
  
• Experience with motion control robotics and/or vision systems
  
• Ability to read/interpret control drawings & electrical schematics
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Strong organization skills analytical and time management skills
  
• Meticulous attention to detail
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: