Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical Controls Engineers design, program, implement, troubleshoot, and improve electronic control systems to automate, control, and monitor production processes. They apply comprehensive electrical engineering skills and industry experience to design, fabricate, and implement new equipment. They are responsible for writing, troubleshooting, and modifying ladder logic programs that control the way equipment operates.

Requirements

• Design and program new and/or upgraded control systems for manufacturing equipment
• Provide tier 3 troubleshooting support to maintenance technicians on difficult equipment problems
• Define and document requirements for new control systems and control system upgrades
• Mock-up prototype equipment and control systems to evaluate design effectiveness
• Prepare design review documentation for peer and leadership review
• Document control systems using control schematics, electrical diagrams, and panel layouts
• Develop and perform system verification and validation tests to ensure safe and proper functioning
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and assistance to peers and junior engineers and technicians
• Coordinate with Program Managers, R&D, Engineering, and Management to prepare detailed plans and estimates for equipment
• Assists with make/buy decisions and oversee the design and build process for outsourced systems
• Maintain the highest ethical standards and understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies