The basic function of the Controls Engineer is to provide the technical input and documentation control necessary to ensure that expectations set in the company quote and the customer specification are met. To accomplish this task, the Controls Engineer will commit to strong coordination with Project Management, Engineering and Manufacturing department personnel to complete assigned duties according to Hahn Automation’s mission statement while monitoring individual efficiency, productivity, and schedules to ensure the assigned project design work is completed appropriately.
This position encompasses all facets of controls design engineering—including electrical design of machine cells, stations, components, and mechanisms. In addition, the Controls Engineer will select component materials, specify purchased hardware requirements and collaborate with Mechanical Design Engineers to select electrical and pneumatic components. The Controls Engineer provides electrical and software design while under technical supervision. This position works with the Project Engineer and design department to complete designs or participate in design teams
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES
The principal duties will include, but not be limited to:
· Knowledgeable in the Hahn Automation standards, processes and best practices and able to use them to complete duties.
· Working closely with Project Managers, Mechanical Design Engineers, Applications Engineers, the manufacturing team, and customers to develop systems and develop systems and complete projects.
· Generating software programs consistent with Hahn Automation design standards.
· Support machine runoff and debug activity.
· Write and conduct software validations.
· Support machine acceptance test process and support machine installations at the customers’ facility.
· Sharing with department staff the design methodologies, productivity tools, standards, processes, and legacy information for increased knowledge and experience within the department.
· Identifying and attending outside training sessions consistent with company goals and areas of expertise to ensure continuing education and technical skill advancement.
· Evaluate design intent and communicate potential issues with non-compatible components and communicated software design requirements.
· Mentoring less experienced design staff and assisting in the development of concepts and design methodologies for projects.
· Flexibility to travel and work overtime as required to support the customer when needed
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Education: Bachelor’s degree with concentration in engineering required, electrical or software engineering strongly preferred.
Experience: Two to five years of electrical or software design and/or engineering experience—experience within the special machine industry preferred.
Additional skills:
Trained in the use and manipulation of 2D design software
Trained in the use and programming of various PLC, HMI and Servo software applications, Siemens S&, Allen Bradley RSLogix500, and RSLogix5000
Experience with HMI software, WinCC flex, PanelBuilder, RSView, RSView 32
Motivated to initiate and implement tasks, strategies and techniques in a goal oriented manner to increase productivity and profitability
Technically creative with an understanding of electrical functions to provide solutions in a robust and economical manner
Organized and flexible in work functions allowing for dedicated, multitasking, and task interrupted duties
Analytical and decisive to define, evaluate and solve problems in an organized process
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with competency in computer and Microsoft Office products
Ability to collaborate in team environments while maintaining individual duties effectively
Committed to integrity, ethical, and economical practices aligning with Hahn Automation’s core values
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
