Controls Engineer

Job Overview

Responsibilities for Controls Engineer

Lead design control activities, author and review design controls.

Develop all aspects of control systems, equipment, and machinery.

Analyze, design and implement Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions.

Assist with the development of technical reports or related documents.

Own, maintain and approve all schematics for new and existing equipment.

Act as the technical consultant for capital projects within the build.

Develop control system graphics and configure control system databases.

Provide input to the project lessons learned process.

Prototype, test, and optimize GNC systems in both simulation and actual flight tests.

Partner with cross-functional teams to define sensor, computing, network, and redundancy requirements.

Assist in the development of machine specifications.

Provide documentation and support to the field team.

Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.

Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.

Ensure compliance with applicable internal processes and regulations.

You may also be responsible for completing the CAD drawings.

Perform controls systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability.

Recommend hardware and software changes as well as upgrades to existing systems.

Take initiative to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Provide sketches, markups and direction to electrical designers to develop project drawings.

Qualifications for Controls Engineer

Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in mechanalectrical engineering, computer science, or engineering or equivalent experience.

Experience with PLC, HMI, AutoCAD, C and RSLOGIX software and systems.

Experience with controls design.

Dedicated to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Fluent in controls systems writing protocols, and databases.

Comfortable with algorithm design and programmable logic practices.