Controls Systems Engineer - IA

Controls Systems Engineer IA

Cedar Rapids IA

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

The client is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join our talented team. As a Control Systems Engineer you will be working with several of our customers designing and developing controls systems for various different manufacturing environments. Control Systems Engineer responsibilities will include:

Job Duties:

• Provides application/control systems design and development for systems of varied complexity.
• Develops and evaluates alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements.
• Modifies program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems.
• Develops proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for PLCs PCs or DCS systems.
• Interacts with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment. Defines scope plans and deliverables for assigned work.
• Work successfully in a matrix structure; focused strongly on customer service and personnel growth.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in industrial controls and system integration with a strong focus (50% ) on software design and programming.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks have excellent attention to detail and be willing and able to learn new technologies quickly.
• Material handling or process control design development and troubleshooting experience.
• Rockwell SLC500 up to ControlLogix PLC Programming experience.
• PLCbased hardware design experience.
• Networking experience including any of the following EtherNet/IP ControlNet and DeviceNet (Profibus a plus).
• Schematic design using AutoCAD or similar
• Experience successfully interacting and working with customers at multiple levels of responsibility in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Willingness to work beyond core business hours if necessary to minimize business interruption during planned or unplanned system modifications.
• Have solid verbal and written communication skills.

Additional

• CoDeSys experience
• Mobile PLC controller
• PID loops and motion control tuning
• Servo design development and troubleshooting experience of advanced motion control systems including multi axis coordinated axis applications is a plus.
• Experience with HMI programing
• Vision system experience is a plus
• Experience coordinating and integrating OEM equipment into Packaging and/or Material Handling systems
• AutoCAD experience
• Knowledge of NEC electric code.

Benefits & Perks:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Worklife balance

401k with company match

Profit sharing

Pet insurance

Wellness plan and health club subsidies

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: (Hiring Companies ATS Questions):

1. Do you have experience with Softwares: Allen Bradley Rockwell HMI Programming Controls PLC AutoCAD

2. Do you have a minimum 3 years of work experience in industrial controls and system integration with a strong emphasis on software design and programming.

3. Do you have proficiency in PLC programming particularly with Rockwell SLC500 up to ControlLogix PLCs.

4. Do you have competence in HMI programming.

5. Do you have experience with CoDeSys and mobile PLC controllers.

6. Do you have understanding of PID loops and motion control tuning.

7. Do you have experience coordinating and integrating OEM equipment into Packaging and/or Material Handling systems

8. Do you have AutoCAD experience

9. Do you have knowledge of NEC electric code.

10. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Remote Work :

No