Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Control Systems Integrator II contributes significantly to the development, commissioning, and support of our automated systems. This role involves programming and commissioning control systems, following integration best practices, providing technical support, and troubleshooting. Technical knowledge, versatility, adaptability, eagerness to learn, and exceptional customer service are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement intuitive HMIs to facilitate machine understanding, control, and troubleshooting
• A strong client-focused approach, dedicated to providing exceptional client experiences to our internal and external customers
• Embrace continuous improvement by developing and learning new skills to stay updated with technological advancements
• Participate in design, control logic, and programming reviews, and contribute to factory acceptance and site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT)
• Testing and integration of hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, and vision systems across multiple projects
• Ensure systems are integrated according to best practices, defined standard operating procedures, and optimized in accordance with project specifications
• Attend to and resolve support and site escalations, which may include troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues
• Participate in commissioning at customer sites including testing and debugging of systems
• Participate in training of customer staff in the operation of integrated systems, including on-site operator support in the early days of the system going live
• Demonstrate strong situational judgment and sound decision-making
• Liaise with customers to ensure workflow requirements are fully understood and documented

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechatronics, Controls/Automation, or related degree or experience.
• 1-3 years of automation/controls development and implementation experience; and/or combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience with PLCs (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Bosch), SCADA (Aveva, Ignition, Rockwell), HMIs (Rockwell, Siemens), VFDs, and motion control
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook). Linux experience is considered an asset
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team or independently
• Experience in agile development methodologies is considered an asset
• Knowledge of technical methods, principles, and practices as they apply to automation and safety
• Familiar with PC programming languages such as C++, Python, or Java are considered an asset
• Familiar with control measures and electrical safety designs based on hazard analysis
• Experience in robotic applications with major brands (Fanuc, KUKA, Kawasaki) and their programming is considered an asset
• Ability to work with customers, project managers, designers, and various trades through all phases of a product lifecycle