Controls Engineer

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Job Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and develop control systems for automated machinery and equipment
• Conduct system testing and validation procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements
• Develop and implement software for control systems
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including design specifications and operation manuals
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
• Monitor system performance and make necessary adjustments
• Train personnel on the use and operation of control systems
• Perform regular system maintenance and updates
• Integrate new technologies into existing systems
• Participate in the commissioning and start-up of new equipment
• Provide technical support and expertise to other departments as needed
• Analyze data from control systems to improve processes and efficiency
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers for equipment and software purchases

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience in controls engineering or similar role
• Proficiency in control system design and implementation
• Strong understanding of PLCs DCS and HMI systems
• Skilled in the use of programming languages such as ladder logic C or Python
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance
• Good communication analytical and organizational skills and be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to conceive develop optimize maintain and modify electronic/electrical system designs based on requirements.
• Ability to provide technical coordination with internal and external suppliers and customers.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in electrical or computer engineering or related field or 5 years or experience.

Additional Job Details

Technical T2

Organizational Impact
Works to achieve operational functional and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results using practical technical principles
Intermediate-level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area
Failure to achieve results requires allocation of additional resources to meet goals and impacts project completion with the potential for additional financial expense.
Works on smaller less complex projects/assignments
Communication & Influence
Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
May influence employees within own job area at an operational level
Innovation & Complexity
Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes procedures or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex requiring application of technical skills/analysis drawing from prior experiences and typically involve consideration of multiple issues and impact job family and/or multiple teams
Leadership & Talent Management
May provide guidance help with training and review work of entry-level employees
May lead parts of less complex projects or processes
Knowledge & Experience
Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment as well as potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience
Requires a bachelors degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age gender gender identity sexual orientation race color genetic information religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following website: Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

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