Controls Engineer

Automatic Handling International, Inc. has been supplying the Global Fortune 500 Consumer Products Manufacturing Industry as a worldwide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of custom and patented handling and packaging systems since 1972.

Summary:

Programs PLCs and user interfaces for fully automatic patented OEM equipment and prototypes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop PLC (Allen-Bradly) software for material handling
• Support electrical and control work performed by electricians and contractors while on customer site

Job Functions:

• Software programming for Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs
• Perform training for customer personnel as part of the commissioning process
• Engineer and design pneumatic schematics and electrical wiring programs
• Design electrical control panels and programmable human-machine interface (HMI) software
• Design programmable logic controller software
• Debug and provide start-up support for control systems
• Support various I/O devices connected to PLC's including HMI's, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and/or equivalent
• 2-3 years’ experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens software required
• Experience with Rockwell, and programs FactoryTalk
• Experience with EPLAN a plus
• Experience with industrial power & control circuits
• Related Controls Engineering manufacturing experience and material handling a plus
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical systems
• Willing to work overtime and travel up to 25%

Work Authorization:

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. AHI will not be sponsoring or assumeing sponsorship of employment visas.

Benefits:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off