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Black-Peak Inc.

Controls Engineer

Black-Peak Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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Controls Engineer

Job ID: CET-TN

Location:

McEwen, TN area

Pay:

$90,000 up to $125,000 salary plus employee benefits

Overview In this position you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining industrial control systems for our diverse range of clients while working closely with project teams.

Responsibilities

This position will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining industrial control systems for our diverse range of clients while working closely with project teams

Support the execution of automation, control systems, industrial robots, and various industrial projects

Develop control systems that include, but are not limited to, electrical applications, pneumatics, hydraulic systems, and robotic programming

Collaborate with project managers, mechanical designers, and clients to understand requirements and develop comprehensive control system designs

Collaborate with the design team to integrate safety features while ensuring compliance with OSHA and industry standards

Create and review electrical schematics (AutoCAD Electrical), control panel layouts, and system architecture

Adhere to industrial electrical standards, codes, and best practices throughout the design process as required

Stay abreast of industry advancements and changes in safety standards to continuously improve and update safety features in automation solutions

Conduct safety risk assessment meetings and system testing with the design team and client(s) to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate safety measures

Document and communicate safety design decisions, methodologies, project records, and validations in compliance with relevant safety standards, guidelines, and best practices

Develop and implement PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) software for industrial automation systems

Program and troubleshoot PLCs from various manufacturers

Work with programmers to define mutually agreed upon best practices and expectations for coding

Program and integrate industrial robots of various manufacturers

Ensure seamless communication and coordination between robots and other control devices, specifically PLCs and other auxiliary equipment as required

Specify, select, and configure instrumentation and control devices such as sensors, actuators, and other components

Ensure compatibility and integration of control devices with the overall system

Ensure component selections are to clients’ specifications and direct and timely communication to clients of any deviations when required

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new control technologies from vendors for the purpose of informing the machine design team of alternative ways of solving design challenges

Lead the integration of control systems and industrial robots into existing or new industrial processes

Assist team with occasional field wiring/plumbing, panel building, conduit runs, and training to support overall project deadlines as necessary

Prepare detailed technical documentation, including user manuals, system manuals, and as-built documentation

Generate thorough Bill of Materials of purchase items required for each project

Work with vendors to generate quotes for necessary purchases for each project

Provide technical support during the installation and startup phases of projects

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years’ experience designing and programming industrial controls systems, robotic controls

Experience in controls and automation for material handling and conveyor industry is preferred

Familiarity with building industrial control panels

Familiarity with wiring including, but not limited to, layouts, labeling, and cable management

Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical Toolset

Ability to program PLCs and understand programming languages (program from scratch, ladder logic, structured text, etc)

Experienced with programming and configuration on Rockwell Automation software; Rx Logix 5000, Rs Logix Studio

Experienced with programming and configuration on Rockwell Automation controllers; ControlLogix, CompactLogix

Ability to program and design HMI screens preferably with FactoryTalk View ME, View Designer, etc

Experience with Servo motion controllers

Ability to program robots, preferably 6-axis Fanuc robots

Familiarity with plumbing, valves, and schematics, especially SMC product lines

Understanding of industrial communication networks and protocols, Ethernet networks, and IP addresses

Strong mathematic skills with the ability to understand physics, engineering, and statistics

Experience with pneumatic machinery is desirable

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook

Familiarity with Virtual Machines

Familiarity with 3D CAD modeling and other PC programming

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

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