JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: CONTROLS ENGINEER
Code: 57-40-00-120-170
Summary/Objective: Design, purchase, program, build and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic controls systems for automated machines.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Develop new programs for motion controllers, robots, HMIs, PLCs, and other controls hardware.
- Startup, debug, and qualify automated machines.
- Work with operations and process engineering groups to design scalable control systems.
- Reprogram existing automated machines for improvements and optimization.
- Research and specify electrical and pneumatic control components.
- Work closely with control hardware design group to develop electrical schematics for machines.
*The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.*
Required Experience:
- 5 years of experience programming automated machines and control systems.
- Operational knowledge of control relays, pneumatic solenoids, pneumatic controls, motion controllers, servomotors, stepper motors, etc.
- Motion Controller programming experience.
- Operator Interface programming experience.
- PLC programming experience.
- Industrial Robotics programming experience.
- Ability to implement and debug various commonly used industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Modbus, IO-Link, OPC-UA, etc.).
- Ability to read and write other common programming languages (Basic, C++, C#, Java, Python, etc...).
- Familiarity accessing databases using SQL Server Management Studio, Linqpad, or similar utility. Experience with database architecture and design a plus.
- Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
Training Required:
- On the job training as appropriate.
Languages: English
Classification: (Exclusive use of HR) – Exempt
External/Market Equivalence Position: (Exclusive use of HR) – Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineering – Experienced Professional (P2) – ENS.03.170.P20
Country/State Code: (Exclusive use of HR) – 100
Date Last Revision: 06/27/2023
Date Last Reviewed: 5/29/2024
Signatures:
Manager of this position: Michael Bui
Human Resources: Jennifer Nguyen
SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
