SUMMARY

The Decatur, IL Controls Engineer designs, develops and implements systems to perform to customer’s expectations; collaborates with mechanical design engineers, writes programs and operational procedures for industrial material handling equipment; and is a liaison to customers during and after installation as the need arises.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

• Interpret customer requirements, identify and address design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget through clear customer communication.
• Commission custom product solutions and systems in house and at customer facilities. Assist installation and troubleshooting control systems.
• Support the manufacture, build and validation of systems which include pneumatics, hydraulics, servos, variable frequency drives, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, pushbuttons, robotics, and other such integration.
• Assist application sales engineers and product engineers in estimating cost of controls.
• Develop cost-effective designs through key selection of control components to maximize profitability and in collaboration with purchasing.
• Draw and review control schematics, able to interpret shop edits and implement into final draft
• Write PLC programs that are simple to test, are well-documented and versatile.
• Assist creation of operation and maintenance personuals as related to controls.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and prevent scope creep.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• AutoCad Electrical
• Structured Text
• CANbus & Ethernet communications
• Must have good mechanical skills.
• Experience in Allen-Bradley products and software, writing programs using Ladder Logic, and maintaining schematics/programs for future warranty/repairs.
• Knowledge of NEC rules and best practices
• Microsoft 365

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in electrical or automation, from a four-year college or university. Troubleshooting skills are paramount. (Recent graduate encouraged to apply)

Associate’s degree, preferably in electrical or automation, 3+ years of experience with electrical maintenance or installation. Troubleshooting skills are paramount

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret component cutsheets, vendor quotes, and sales proposal.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• AutoCAD Electrical: 1 year (Preferred)
• Allen-Bradley PLC: 1 year (Preferred)
• electrical or automation: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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