Controls Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute complex control systems integration projects with vendors and NM facilities.
- Prepare specifications and requirements in accordance with NM Control Standards.
- Develop panel designs, layouts, schematic diagrams, and control system drawings, including BOM creation.
- Produce system designs, PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs and configurations.
- Initiate and support multiple projects and implementations of varying sizes and complexity.
- Integrate legacy systems (PLC/Controllers, Drives, AC and DC motors).
- Ensure timely and efficient project execution and report progress regularly.
- Provide technical guidance during build, testing, and commissioning of new or modified machines and systems.
- Program, configure, test, and commission PLC and HMI-based control systems.
- Simulate, test, troubleshoot, document, and report issues with control systems and programs.
- Investigate and resolve manufacturing and production issues remotely for NM sites.
- Prepare technical manuals, work instructions, training materials, and troubleshooting guides.
- Support Preventive Maintenance Planning and Coordination.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of experience as a Controls Engineer.
- BS in ME, EE, Automation, or related field.
- Proficiency in writing and troubleshooting PLC code, HMI programming, and robotics programming.
- Ability to create and maintain system designs and documentation.
- Knowledge of automation vision systems (Keyence, Cognex, Banner).
- Strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and CAD.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Team-oriented.
Preferred Skills:
- Mechanically inclined, hands-on individual.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley and Fanuc systems.
- Experience in the steel and fabrication industry, including welding, forming, cutting, and rolling technologies.
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