Controls Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI
Please review this job description and see if you qualify, if so please send your resume to Bobby Peek at (click to respond). Thank you for your interest in OtterBase.TITLE Controls EngineerLOCATION Grand Rapids, MISUMMARYUnder the direct supervision of the controls department manager and/or the controls project lead, efficiently perform all activities associated with controls design and implementation engineering. This includes close interaction with project teams in a positive and focused manner to realize productive results. Clear inter-departmental communication is necessary as are frequent customer discussions. The individual must also provide accurate and high quality work with minimal supervision.RESPONSIBILITIESControls hardware design, configuration and implementation (assuring that designs and applications meet and/or exceed compliance with all codes such as NEC, NFPA, UL, CUL, CE, and local / regional & federal regulations).Controls software design, configuration and implementation.Integration with WCS / WMS.HMI / SCADA design configuration and implementation.Order Entry and procurement of all controls engineering deliverables.System emulation design and testing using latest software tool technologies.System Commissioning.Maintain excellent relations with customers.Support business partner applications as necessary to facilitate effective product implementations.Actively support internal divisions such as Lifetime Services, Product Development, Project Management, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, and others as assigned or requested.50% National and International travel as required to support project implementations.EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS3+ Years as an effective Senior Controls Design Engineer.3 years design and implementation experience of complex controls systems for the material handling industry (minimal complex controls includes technologies such as conveyor, sortation & induction, motion controllers, SCADA, AS/RS and its respective peripheral technologies).Preferred education background.oFour year bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (BEE) and 2 years practical experience in Electrical Controls engineering.oOr Two year associates degree in Electrical Engineering (AE) and 4 years practical experience in Electrical Controls engineering.oOr Non degree qualifications. 6 years of extensive electrical controls engineering experience.SKILL SET REQUIREMENTSEffectively plan and manage daily tasks with time critical awareness.Demonstrate excellent documentation and organizational skills.Effective communication (internal and external).Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Windows operating systems.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.oOutlook.oExcel.oWord.oProject.Design and application knowledge of core controls automation platforms forhardware and software.Functional use and knowledge of critical design tools such as AutoCAD-E.Experience with hardware and software applications for Allen Bradley, SIEMENSand Modicon Programmable Logic Controllers PLC.Experience with the design and implementation of System PLC Code emulation.Experience with the design and implementation of multiple bus networks.oE-Net.oE-Net IP.oProfiBus.oCAN Bus.oASi Bus.Experience with the design and application of integrated motion controllers.Listing originally posted at http