Controls Engineer
Full Time • Shoreview
Summit Engineered Automation is looking for a highly motivated individual to support our Automation Team in designing and building automation and robotic equipment that produces a wide range of products. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary skills to bring a machine from concept to installation; this includes concepting, proof of concept, software design/programming, electrical component selection, electrical layout/schematics, debug of hardware and software, acceptance testing and installation.
Our preferred platform is Allen Bradley for automation control, Keyence for machine vision and Epson or Fanuc for robotics. Other platforms may be specified by our customer so the ideal candidate should be willing to learn new hardware and software as necessary.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their ability to take a project from concept to completion. Collaboration, communication both internally and externally, analytical ability, and attention to detail are a must for this position.
The primary role of a Controls Engineer is to lead all aspects of the controls for automated equipment. This includes working with Mechanical Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, customers and vendors.
Responsibilities: Software Design: • Create design documentation and flow charts of proposed software for review. • Program all software for unique projects with a variety of needs (PLC, HMI/SCADA, Servo, Robotics, Vision, etc.)
Machine Vision: • Specify cameras and lensing to fit the application • Experiment with lighting setups • Integrate vision programs with the machine automation
Electrical Design: • Research new developments and innovations as appropriate for customer’s projects, applications, and specifications. • Modify and test concepts to prove and debug the systems to ensure they will pass customer acceptance• Create panel layouts, schematics, and bills of material. Create machine manuals, FAT and SAT documentation. Redline schematics. Start-up and Debug: • Test and verify all electrical wiring and systems (safety circuits, I/O, communications, servos, etc.) • Debug and test all software to assure it meets customer requirements. Acceptance Testing: • Assist in testing and documenting the final machine. • Provide training and support. Installation: • Travel to customers site to assist in start-up of equipment. • Train customers in machine operation. Desired Experience: • PLC and HMI controls (primarily Allen Bradley CompactLogix, PanelView Plus) • Servo Motion (Allen Bradley, IAI) • Vision Inspection and Vision guided motion (Keyence, Epson) • Robots (primarily Fanuc and Epson) • Electrical schematic design using AutoCAD Electrical • Solid Works
Required: • BS Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. • 2+ years of experience in electrical control system design and programming for custom automation.
Our preferred platform is Allen Bradley for automation control, Keyence for machine vision and Epson or Fanuc for robotics. Other platforms may be specified by our customer so the ideal candidate should be willing to learn new hardware and software as necessary.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their ability to take a project from concept to completion. Collaboration, communication both internally and externally, analytical ability, and attention to detail are a must for this position.
The primary role of a Controls Engineer is to lead all aspects of the controls for automated equipment. This includes working with Mechanical Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, customers and vendors.
Responsibilities: Software Design: • Create design documentation and flow charts of proposed software for review. • Program all software for unique projects with a variety of needs (PLC, HMI/SCADA, Servo, Robotics, Vision, etc.)
Machine Vision: • Specify cameras and lensing to fit the application • Experiment with lighting setups • Integrate vision programs with the machine automation
Electrical Design: • Research new developments and innovations as appropriate for customer’s projects, applications, and specifications. • Modify and test concepts to prove and debug the systems to ensure they will pass customer acceptance• Create panel layouts, schematics, and bills of material. Create machine manuals, FAT and SAT documentation. Redline schematics. Start-up and Debug: • Test and verify all electrical wiring and systems (safety circuits, I/O, communications, servos, etc.) • Debug and test all software to assure it meets customer requirements. Acceptance Testing: • Assist in testing and documenting the final machine. • Provide training and support. Installation: • Travel to customers site to assist in start-up of equipment. • Train customers in machine operation. Desired Experience: • PLC and HMI controls (primarily Allen Bradley CompactLogix, PanelView Plus) • Servo Motion (Allen Bradley, IAI) • Vision Inspection and Vision guided motion (Keyence, Epson) • Robots (primarily Fanuc and Epson) • Electrical schematic design using AutoCAD Electrical • Solid Works
Required: • BS Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. • 2+ years of experience in electrical control system design and programming for custom automation.
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
ABOUT OUR CUSTOM AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS
ENHANCING CUSTOMER MANUFACTURING WITH CUSTOM AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS & INTEGRATED CUSTOM ROBOTICS FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS
Summit Engineered Automation has been designing and building custom automation solutions since 1998. We act as a partner for all things automation by applying cutting-edge thinking and technologies to save brands time and costs while boosting production quality. We have worked with leading companies in the medical, pharmaceutical, plastics, electronics, cutting tool and consumer products industries.
Following customer research in 2014, we formally adopted a process that today we call the “Summit Agile Process”. Research showed that traditional relationships between custom automation suppliers and end customers was built on divergent goals. As we talked to more companies about projects which did not perform as expected we learned that communication, collaboration, project cost management and late deliveries with non-conforming performance were all common problems.
Our agile-based process creates true partnerships with our clients with a process focused on risk analysis early and throughout the project.
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