We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for a highly automated fiber optic cable / optical communications manufacturing environment. This person will support plant automation by programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, robotic equipment, VFDs, servos, and process machinery while also helping design and implement new control systems for process improvement, capital expansion, and equipment modernization projects. They will work closely with production, maintenance, junior engineers, and outside integrators from design through installation, startup, and ongoing production support.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
4+ years experience designing control systems for automated manufacturing equipment
4+ years experience programming Allen Bradley PLC’s using ControlLogix V20 or higher
4+ years experience using ladder logic, structured text, and functional block diagrams
Experience programming 6 axis robotic systems like FANUC, ABB, KUKA etc
Experience programming HMI's
Experience with servo and robotic motion, and vision systems
Experience using AutoCAD
Experience with installation, commissioning and debugging
BS in Engineering (Electrical Preferred)
DESIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Experience with high volume manufacturing machinery
Experience with extrusion lines,winding/spooling systems, packaging equipment
Experience with SCADA systems
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
Experience with OSI PI/Aveda PI System (Historian interface)
Experience with Beckhoff PLCs