The Controls Engineer supports service/support, developing electrical controls systems and designs, PLC/HMI programming, data collection and optimization of control systems, and assists with equipment implementation and startup of machines in the semiconductor industry like vacuum coating and automation. This is a full-time exempt position.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in installation, start-up, and hand-off acceptance of equipment and upgrades worldwide.
- Execute and meet agreed timelines set by the Customer and Project Management.
- Summarize work activities, collect data, and send clear and concise e-mails to team.
- Provide remote customer support via email, phone, or other means.
- Ensure safety practices are followed and maintained including near-miss reporting.
- Wear appropriate clothing and PPE as needed whenever potential hazards exist.
- Make use of methods, checklists, and procedures established by Engineering.
- Participate in Failure Analysis, troubleshooting, and feedback to the team.
- Accountable for:
- Support of manufacturing facilities, including remote.
- Designing, programming, and coordination of control systems and projects.
- Maintaining and updating of electrical drawings, ensuring the tracking of equipment changes are documented, and drawings are always current.
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving of equipment controls related problems.
- Interfacing with domestic and international companies to ensure controls policies/standards are understood and being adhered to.
- Maintaining effective communication levels while fostering team building.
- Ensures adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
- Works closely with Customers, Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Aftermarket and Project Management with minimal oversight to achieve project milestones.
- Ensure certifications are current.
- Work with Manager to continue development path
- Reports to an Engineering Manager or head of department.
Experience:
- Minimum 7+ years of controls engineering experience
- May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty.
Skills:
- Proven ability in understanding, knowledge, and experience in controls engineering techniques and practices, troubleshoot electrical/electronic control systems while practicing safe working behaviors/requirements.
- Ability to link global operations of tools for pooling performance data and adhering to copy exact philosophy.
- Experience using Autodesk and AutoCAD drafting software to create electrical schematics and panel layouts.
- Demonstrated experience with Siemens S7/TIA and/or Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC’s, including ladder and function block diagram.
- Familiar and experience with Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) including PanelView Plus, PanelView Plus CE, and RSView SE.
- Knowledge of EPLAN Fluid and EPLAN ProPanel
- Good understanding/knowledge of motion controls including stepper motors, servo motors, and AC/DC Drives.
- Experience with multi-tiered architecture, for example; C#, C++, VB.NET, HTML, XML and SQL.
- Familiarity with semiconductor equipment or other large complex electro-mechanical systems are a plus.
- Experience with high voltage electrical, hazardous materials, thermal systems, and computer and PLC based control systems helpful.
- Ability to setup, operate, troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software systems in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office programs on a beginner level, especially Excel Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
- One who possesses a continuous improvement mindset and challenges the norm is highly preferred.
- Must be able to work well under pressure and maintain a positive and cooperative attitude while interfacing with customers and colleagues.
- Establish and maintain a clean and safe work area following 5S practices while ensuring tools, equipment, and part inventory are well organized and stored properly.
- Must be a self-starter and works efficiently.
- Self-sufficiently performs a wide range of complex duties under minimal guidance from the department manager.
- Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function as directed by the department manager.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent skills in the English language and grammar
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of work experience.
Position Location:
- Toledo, Ohio; Bowling Green, Ohio, or surrounding area
Travel:
- Travel to customer sites alone or as part of a team.
- Must have or be able to obtain a passport and other documentation as required for international travel.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time worldwide to customer or other company sites.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
- Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 8-12 hours per day.
- Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
- Will lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work requirements.
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects.
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required.
- Must be able to fly both domestically and internationally.