Controls Engineer - Akron, United States - Compass Systems

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    Compass Systems is the world leader in providing highly engineered Pneumatic & Mechanical Material Handling Systems that provide Segregation Capabilities for the various Alloys of Aluminum Scrap produced by the automobile industry, in the high volume automotive OEM and Tier #1 & #2 supplier production environments.

    With a solid track record of success and a "True Turn-Key" solutions driven approach, Compass Systems has expanded its reach within its automotive customers and the general industrial markets to include state-of-the-art related systems and processes (i.e. Hinged Belt Conveyors, End of Line Conveyors, Integrated Dust Collection Systems). You can trust Compass to point the way to the most efficient solution.

    This candidate is primarily responsible for PLC and HMI programming to control and interface to our custom designed material handling equipment.

    Also, the candidate should be able to read and design electrical schematics including power, control and field wiring. The candidate is also required to travel to customer's facilities to do electrical troubleshooting and commissioning of equipment.

    Responsibilities:
    Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
    Create PLC programs using primarily Rockwell RSLogix and Siemens TIA Portal
    Create HMI applications primarily using Rockwell FactoryTalk View and Siemens WinCC
    Understand electrical power and control schematics
    Understand field installation drawings
    Ability to work with and interface with internal project managers and external customers

    Qualifications:

    The position requires knowledge of the following:
    Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC programming software
    Rockwell RSLogix and FactoryTalk programming language
    Associate's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college and 2-3 years of related work experience
    Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting aptitude
    Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills
    Project management and analytical skills
    Knowledge of pneumatics, including volumetric flow rate and pressure, a plus
    Knowledge of electrical and mechanical design
    Knowledge of PLC Programming required with preferred in the following:
    Siemens TIA portal and WinCC programming software
    Rockwell RSLogix and FactoryTalk programming language
    Strong Computer Skills
    Strong time management skills, ability to plan daily/weekly/ workloads
    Ability to motivate self and others, to train / educate others, to promote process improvements
    Handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; show resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, adversities or stress
    Must be willing to travel up to 30% nationally and internationally and hold a valid US passport
    Must live within a commutable distance to the office, located in Barberton, Ohio.
    Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to be insured.
    Must be able to pass a drug test, at pre-employment, and ongoing during employment.
    Why a Career with Compass?

    Growing organization
    Cutting edge technology
    Collaborative work environment
    Benefits include PTO / Medical / Dental / Vision / 401k / Education Reimbursement
    9/80 Work week (every other Friday off)
    Compass Systems and Sales is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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