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Amtec Direct Hire

Senior Controls Engineer

monrovia, CA

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Amtec Direct Hire lists this Senior Controls Engineer opportunity in monrovia, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Description Job Description Summary:

The Senior Systems Controls Engineer will have a proven background in automation control, electrical engineering, and software development.

Responsibilities:

Conceptual and detailed controls design, coding, and testing of:

Pre-sale conceptual design, schedule, and cost estimation of control architecture for semi-automated and fully automated industrial processing workstations

PLC logic and electrical schematic design for integrating system operation, motion control, laser programming and control, machine vision (Cognex, Keyence), data collection and analysis, file management, human machine interfaces (HMI), SCADA, OPC, UA, and networking capabilities with real time implementation.

Structured, re-useable low-level motion control system code for Delta-Tau, Aerotech, and ACS motion systems implementing control system and I/O functions.

Manufacturing floor automation connectivity including LAN, OPC UA, database, and other standard interfaces and protocols.

PLC code for Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Sick and Pilz PLCs

Provide support for system acceptance testing conducted by project managers.

Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Company from time to time.

Project Engineering

Work in a team environment with other engineers, production, QA, test, materials control, contract management, and sales personnel

Support and develop new logic, interfaces, and controls under direction of management.

Prepare requirements document based on interview with customer and hardware engineers.

Prepare interface and functionality documentation for control modules.

Develop project plans and schedules for control development work.

Report on progress, demonstrations, and changes

Provide detailed documentation for engineering release.

Software Development Management

Analyze and recommend improvements to our present controls' development and design control methodology.

Position Requirements:

Completely knowledgeable in Controls design tools and environments including: OPC UA, Rs Logix, CP One, Ethernet IP and others.

Current experience in RS Logix and PointIO is required. Strong fundamental background in controls engineering is a MUST!

Design for long term support and modification

Object-oriented design and analysis

Professional software design and documentation control methodology

Ability to travel occasionally.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Four-year degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or related discipline

Master's degree preferred.

Seven years+ experience in designing custom motion control and HMI software.

Three years+ experience in designing custom machine vision applications.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Attention to detail and being flexible to manage multiple tasks independently.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Exceptional organization and time management skills.

Proven ability to meet deadlines while performing tasks accurately.

Initiative-taking with a keen sense of ownership in all areas of responsibility.

Punctual and dependable attendance.

Free from alcohol and drug abuse.

Company Description Exciting opportunity securing new business for electric motors, starter generators, and related technologies within our current and future aerospace and defense industries.

Company Description Exciting opportunity securing new business for electric motors, starter generators, and related technologies within our current and future aerospace and defense industries.

Worksite address

monrovia, CA, 91016, US

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