CS Senior Controls Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

The CS Senior Controls Engineer supports installations and commissioning of material distribution systems both new and retrofit. Provides a highlevel understanding and knowledge of all aspects of assigned projects and associated software. Supports onsite installation teams with indepth knowledge of equipment technologies and system software. Oversees multiple controls projects simultaneously focusing on ensuring individual project teams are applying the correct engineering principles and concepts.

Core Task:

• Provide remote and onsite support of high level and complex automation systems
• Assist in developing and maintaining a standardized code set that can be used across multiple implementations
• Responsible for application engineering of HMI VFD and PLC systems for fully automated warehouse systems
• Oversee the development of multiple controls projects simultaneously ensuring all projects are on track financially and for an ontime deployment
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to design and quote automation systems and system improvements
• Develop system documentation and provide documented PLC code for internal resources and external customers
• Responsible for scratch development of PLC VFD and HMI programs
• Subject matter expert in multiple Swisslog technologies and/or customers; able to support customers and junior members with this knowledge
• Lead multiple onsite project teams throughout the installation of a project to a successful implementation

Educational / Professional Qualifications

• Essential
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science /or equivalent experience in the field of electrical/controls engineering
• Desirable
  • MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
  • Siemens or Allen Bradley programming certifications

Necessary Experience

• Essential
  • 10 years industrial experience with sound knowledge of Swisslogs standard programming platforms
  • Extensive experience with Siemens Step 7 Classic TIA Portal and Rockwell programming software
  • Extensive experience with PLC programming languages such as ladder FBD STL and SCL
  • Prior experience leading controls teams on new or retrofit projects
  • Knowledgeable on PLC and HMI programming best practices
  • Application knowledge of warehouse distribution systems (pallet or tote conveyor storage and retrieval machines monorail systems etc)
• Desirable
  • Siemens Certified Programmer SIMATIC S7 with STEP7 v5
  • Siemens Certified Programmer SIMATIC S7 with TIA Portal
  • Experience with Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses (PROFIBUS ASi DeviceNET etc)
  • Experience with the following VFD OEMs: SEW Siemens Allen Bradley Schneider or Kuka

Required knowledge skills and abilities

• Essential
  • Practical experience of electrical / controls engineering & electrical installations
  • Ability to creates controls designs from scratch as well as debug existing PLC code complex issues
  • Excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills
  • Shows ownership and pride in craftsmanship/projects
  • Knowledge of electrical/mechanical standard and best practices
  • Familiarity mentoring junior members
• Desirable
  • EPLAN or AutoCADE familiarity or experience
  • Experience with industrial Wireless networks protocols and devices

Travel:

• Travel as required to support projects including weekends and potentially holidays

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