Join Our Team as a Controls Engineer!
Ready to engineer the future of automation? We're seeking a Controls Engineer who thrives on designing, programming, and optimizing advanced machinery and equipment.
Apply today and grow your career with Schenck USA!
What We Offer:
- Competitive benefits package
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Employee recognition through our Service Award Points program.
- Engaging team events and social activities
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What the ideal candidate will do:
- Design electrical control systems and create schematics for custom automation equipment using AutoCAD.
- Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems using Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
- Develop and maintain controls documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), and project records.
- Manage controls engineering activities to support project schedules, budgets, and performance goals.
- Review customer requirements, specifications, and drawings to ensure successful project execution.
- Develop functional specifications and support system testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities.
- Collaborate with other departments and team members.
- Provide technical support for project quoting, system design, and new equipment development.
- Assist with equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, training, and field service as needed.
- Identify and implement control system improvements, standardization efforts, and new technologies.
Must be a U.S. person.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on controls engineering experience in industrial automation, custom machinery, machine design, or test equipment manufacturing.
Proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, plus HMI development.
Experience designing electrical control systems and schematics using AutoCAD or EPLAN.
Strong knowledge of electrical controls, industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet), pneumatics, hydraulics, and machine safety standards.
Experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting automated equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills with the ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams.
Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally, including any required training.
