Automation Control EngineerLake Cable, LLC • Valparaiso, IN, US

Automation Control Engineer

Lake Cable, LLC • Valparaiso, IN, US

2 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

To design, deploy, and maintain the PLC / DCS-based control systems and their many ancillaries for plant machinery and assembly lines. To troubleshoot issues with related equipment and programs, replace / rebuild / supplement outdated machine electronics in pursuit of modern, standardized, and centralized control systems, and optimize machine operator effectiveness with the implementation of robust GUI / HMI displays.

Essential Functions :

Troubleshoot issues with industrial equipment and programs as they arise.
Design and assemble electrical enclosures (aka "panels" or "cabinets") that fulfill operational and automation goals on a project-by-project basis.
Assist with determining design specifications of equipment for production lines involving engineering projects
Produce full electrical schematics (CAD based : SolidWorks Electrical or equivalent) of deployed systems and update them accordingly based upon maintenance adjustments.
Develop and perform an electronics / controls maintenance & upgrade program, to include planned life cycles, etc.

Knowledge :

Trained to design and assemble industrial electronics (circuitry, PLCs, drives and motors, network devices, HMIs, etc.)

Well versed in industrial design best-practices to promote robustness of installations in terms of their longevity and intended function (minimizing errors and edge cases, etc.)

Ability to fully read, write, and understand electrical / mechanical drawings and device manuals

Background in manufacturing methods and ability to apply and refine it to extrusion and cable assembly principles (as they relate to assembly line function and motion)

Knowledge of advanced control theory preferred (Root Locus, La Place domain analysis of PID and lead / lag controllers, Full State LQR / LQG methods, etc.)

Solid familiarity with industrial communications protocols (Modbus RTU / TCP, Ethernet / IP, Profinet, ASCII, OPC UA, MQTT / JSON)

Some familiarity of coding languages is preferred (structured text, C#, RESTful APIs, SQL, etc.)

Additional Skills and Abilities :

Ability to stay focused and productive on prioritized tasks while balancing a large task load

Diligently detail-oriented and organized

Ability to think creatively and practically and to effectively communicate ideas

Driven to take independent initiative and ownership of projects while maintaining a strong level of cooperation with coworkers

Ability to utilize Calculus and other advanced mathematical calculations and to quickly perform basic arithmetic and estimations in one's head

Ability to efficiently respond to equipment malfunctions and to proactively mitigate their occurrence

Ability to demonstrate leadership and accountability during difficult / uncertain circumstances through composed, prompt, judicious, and decisive action

Very proficient with design software and engineering packages, specifically : Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Solidworks Electrical (or other) CAD software, utilities such as LTSpice, as well as advanced familiarity with more basic software like Microsoft Excel

Ability to use an oscilloscope (correctly) to analyze or troubleshoot equipment signals and communications (including but not limited to the evaluation of harmonic distortions)

5S experience

Understanding of calibration

Qualifications :

B.S. in Engineering in Electrical Engineering

4+ years in an Electrical / Automation Engineer role - preferred

Base pay range

$90,000.00 / yr - $130,000.00 / yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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