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    Controls Engineer - Forest, Virginia, United States - Signode Industrial Group

    Signode Industrial Group
    Signode Industrial Group Forest, Virginia, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Permanent Engineering / Architecture
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    JOB SUMMARY:
    This position is a Controls Engineering position that designs control systems for robotics, conveyor/material handling, and other automation systems.


    A variety of benefits are also available, including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, as well as Signode's 401(k) program.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Review customer requirements and propose equipment controls design to satisfy same.
    • Design, testing and implementation of automation systems.
    • Prepare engineering and supporting documentation; wiring schematics, assembly drawings, bills of material and panel machining drawings.
    • Interface with manufacturing to ensure equipment conforms to design and customer specifications.
    • Participate, along with sales staff, in presentations at the Company's' or prospect's location as required.
    • Maintain complete records by project.
    • Short duration travel will be required, including some international travel.
    • Maintain product knowledge and stay current on available technology relevant to Simplimatic product and service offerings
    • Assure system and product functionality by assuring proper operation, error recovery, and compliance with DFMEA
    • Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government and company safety regulations.
    • Assure completion of projects by training and guiding build technicians as necessary.
    • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; tradeshows, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
    • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    • B.S. or Masters in Electrical Engineering,
    • In-depth knowledge of HMI, PLC, motion controls, materials, and manufacturing processes.
    • Experience with AutoCAD electrical
    • Prior robotics implementation a plus.

    PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

    • Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning capabilities.
    • Good team player.
    • Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities. Tactful, mature.
    • Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.
    • Good communication skills, written and verbal.
    • Good computer skills, ability to work with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
    • Results oriented.