Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Position Type: Contract

Position Location: Forest, VA

Position Salary: $60/HR - $70/HR (Depending on Experience)

Responsibilities:

• This position is a Controls Engineering position that designs control systems for robotics, conveyor/material handling, and other automation systems.

• Review customer requirements and propose equipment controls design to satisfy same.

• Design, testing and implementation of automation systems.

• Prepare engineering and supporting documentation, wiring schematics, assembly drawings, bills of material and panel machining drawings.

• Interface with manufacturing to ensure equipment conforms to design and customer specifications.

• Participate, along with sales staff, in presentations at the Company's' or prospect's location as required.

• Maintain complete records by project.

• Short duration travel will be required, including some international travel.

• Maintain product knowledge and stay current on available technology relevant to the company product and service offerings.

• Assure system and product functionality by assuring proper operation, error recovery, and compliance with DFMEA.

• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government and company safety regulations.

• Assure completion of projects by training and guiding build technicians as necessary.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; tradeshows, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent backgrounds; Higher Education is a plus.

• 3+ years' experience of experience working in HMI, PLC, motion controls, materials, and manufacturing processes.

• In-depth knowledge of HMI, PLC, motion controls, materials, and manufacturing processes.

• Experience with AutoCAD electrical.

• Prior robotics implementation a plus.

• Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning capabilities.

• Good team player and well-developed interpersonal skills.

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

• Good computer skills, ability to work with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

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