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Florence, KY 41042

Posted: 02/06/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Technical Job Number: 10359 Pay Rate: 75,000

Controls Design Engineer
What you need to succeed:

Interest and aptitude in electrical and control programming design, be capable of self-management and engaged with high energy.
Bachelor Degree in a Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
2+ years of work experience in the area of electrical, electronic and PLC Programming for control systems.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of analytical ability and creativity where problems are unusual and difficult.
Previous knowledge of commonly used controls, engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of both panel design and controls programming (RS Logix)
Understanding of industry standards related to industrial production equipment (NEC, RIA, CE, UL)
Ability to report onsite 5 days a week in Florence, KY as this is a heavy research and development role with lots of inter-discipline communication
Ability to travel less than 25% (1 day overnight per month - occasional travel for a week but not more than once a quarter)

Responsibilities include:

Design complete control systems for the Modsort production equipment, including (but not limited to) the following:
Systems architecture
Power distribution and control panel design
Specify controls components and develop parts lists with recommended spares
Writing code for PLC, HMI, vision, robot and other necessary programs
Delivering clear documentation packages including electrical schematics
Collaborate with the production team to develop and execute installation plans for systems
Actively participate in design reviews
Perform/support the testing, troubleshooting, production startup, and training of equipment
Research and remain current on industry standards related to industrial production equipment (NEC, RIA, CE, UL)
Work with integrators on outsourced project support
Work with automation/controls vendors for the build of control panels
Work independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet project timelines