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Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Ambe Engineering LLCChicago, IL, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Controls Engineer

Direct Hire

Chicago, IL

  • Support production in reducing / eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies.
  • Responsible for controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance.
  • Support efficiencies via process change, automation, etc.
  • Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.
  • Design and quote electronic controls required to aid in the production processes.
  • Receive Quotes and recommend sources of controls devices.
  • Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.
  • Facilitate / maintain process controls equipment.
  • Develop and design plant and process improvements (layout, equipment, process, ergonomics)
  • Identify key process controls / systems and provide appropriate resources to maintain
  • Compliance with all applicable government safety and environmental standards
  • Advise Maintenance Technicians
  • Document all activities as required.
  • Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
  • Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.

Limits of Authority :

  • Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
  • Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any non conformance relating to product, process & systems.
  • Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
  • Initiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
  • Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.
  • Initiate project RFQ's with supporting documentation to be signed
  • Quote / negotiate pricing and timing from vendors for equipment and tooling
  • Sign off "Approved" layouts for facility if required.

    • Requirements

  • Must have proven experience in : PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs : Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, AutomationDirect, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, Toshiba, HMI or SCADA programming and configuration of any of the following software packages Wonderware, Rockwell, Intellution, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, US Data, etc.
  • 2-year minimum college education and 1 year of related experience in controls and assembly operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • PLC understanding and programming
  • Good mechanical / electrical skills
  • Possess excellent leadership abilities, organizational and communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communications
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Proficient advanced computer skills, knowledge in Microsoft (Word, Excel)
  • Panel design and layout, wiring schematic capabilities
  • Must have blue-print reading experience
  • Conveyor systems
  • Bar code readers
  • Field commissioning experience
  • Control Net and Device Net I / O systems
  • RS View
  • Industrial Controls (photo electrics, motor control centers, etc)
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Auto-Cad Experience
  • Approximately 20% travel required
  • Valid driver's license required

    • Benefits

  • Relocation for role is available and will be one-time lump sum bonus.
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    Control Engineer • Chicago, IL, United States