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Control Systems Engineer

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As a Control Systems Engineer, you will generate controls designs and write control programs for machinery built by AGR.  This position requires coordination with Engineers, Project Managers, Customers and Vendors. Use a high level of judgement and experience to make robust, effective equipment. Work to be performed at the lowest cost consistent with quality standards, design requirements and completion schedules.

Essential Functions

  • Design controls for world-class quality industrial machinery
  • Be responsible for overall control system concept and design along with project deployment responsibility while working with designers, drafts people and technicians within the electrical department
  • Create Bills of Material
  • Be part of a collaborative and cooperative design team
  • Have opportunity to act as project lead while also working in a supporting engineering and programming role as part of a larger team, often simultaneously on different projects
  • Produce automation system programs such as PLC, HMI, Robotics etc.
  • Work closely with the AGR and customer project teams throughout the build process for a high level of productive collaboration
  • Work in concert with the AGR Quality System and ISO procedures
  • Assure that Quality Policy and ISO procedures are followed
  • Demonstrate the application of acquired knowledge from Lean training

 

Requirements

  • Electrical systems and codes
  • Advanced computer knowledge
  • Vision System programming and interface
  • Robot system design, programming, and implementation
  • Pneumatic systems design and implementation
  • Overall control system hardware design, specification, and implementation
  • Rockwell Automation PLC and motion control platforms
  • High level languages (Visual Basic, C#, etc.)
  • IT and OT networking
  • SQL based plant floor data gathering systems
  • An overarching knowledge of Industry 4.0/ Smart Manufacturing principles as it relates to control systems interface and implementation
  • CAD drawing experience using AutoCAD Electrical and/or Solid Works Electrical
  • How to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations
  • Writing reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
  • How to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, co-workers, customers, and vendors
  • How to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
  • How to think critically

 

Work Environment

  • Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
  • Occasional risk of electrical shock
  • Moderate noise level

 

Physical Demands

  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear
  • The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

  • This is a full-time position, and typical work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Overtime is on an as needed basis and at the direction of the Plant Manager

 

Travel

  • Travel with reasonable notice, for installation, training, and service work

 

Preferred Education and Experience

  • A bachelor’s degree required and or 7-10+ years’ experience in the Controls Design field preferred
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