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Role: Control Engineer Location: Whitakers NC Duration: Long Term Technical/Functional Skills:
- Fundamentals Of Controls Engineering - Knowledge of various hardware and software used in the control of manufacturing processes and equipment. Includes understanding of: Programmable Logic Controllers, Ladder Logic, and Human-Machine Interfaces. Communication networks and protocols used on the shop floor. Control systems including pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical sources of energy. Sensors, actuators, and various loop control technologies. Motion control, servo systems, and multi-axis control including robotics Specialist.
- Can lead controls installation projects.
- Proficient at programming logic controllers and interface devices. Can specify and design significant upgrades to existing equipment. Can expand and setup new communications networks. Understands the interface of the shop floor control system to the Manufacturing Execution System
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technologies - Involves understanding and being able to use factory floor Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) technologies. Can design and implement new Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) solutions. Can specify equipment and materials for a project. Able to help with installation, startup, troubleshooting and ongoing maintenance and operation.
- Factory Automation and Control Systems - Understanding of the closed loop control of factory automation systems. Can design and implement new loop and motion control solutions. Can specify equipment and materials for a project. Able to help with installation, startup, troubleshooting and ongoing maintenance and operation
- Cobot offline programming and integration with other shop floor equipment and systems
- Develops and designs control systems; develops and implements bench tests; alters software and equipment to ensure that sensors and actuators are functioning according to specifications; supports and debugs complex problems and change requests.
- Prepares cost estimates; compiles required cost and equipment information and writes and reviews appropriation requests.
- Investigates problems and requirements of projects, and develops plans for solutions in line with economic, personnel, and environmental considerations.
- Installation and technical support of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based hardware and software.
- Coaches and mentors less experienced Controls Engineers.
- Performs Cobot offline programming and integration with other shop floor equipment and systems
- Implement a complete software solution including PLC, HMI and other 3rd party devices (RFID's, Leak Test Units, Lasers, etc.) programming from controls specifications and drawings
- Perform software installation, I/O testing and debugging of PLC and HMI software
- Participate in product and system design reviews, machine testing, installation and start-up
- Develop control panel drawings using AutoCAD
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