Trew · 4 months ago
Controls Engineer III
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expTREW is a provider of Automated Equipment, Control Systems and Warehouse Execution Software. As a Controls Engineer III, you will design and implement electrical controls systems for automated material handling equipment, leading projects from concept through design, programming, testing, and onsite support.
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Responsibilities
Meeting with both client and internal project teams to define applications and produce description of operation documents
Leads training/mentoring of co-op personnel and junior engineers on design process, system commissioning, and department method and delegates as appropriate
Leads small to medium sized projects by defining and issuing work to assigned team members. Works independently and with minimal supervision
Leads large sized projects to execute design per project requirements with minimal supervision
Defines and maintains a project schedule and ensures the project team meets milestones
Defines and maintains the project forecast for resources, materials, and expenses
Meets or exceeds the financial budget for resources, materials, and expenses
Directs and assigns teammates as well as assigns priorities to meet the project needs
Generates project specific documentation using standard company formats
Reviews electrical design and communication architecture diagrams, providing feedback to electrical engineers
Designs interfaces to devices such as network I/O, variable speed drives, camera/laser scanner ID systems and scales
Customizing standard products to meet the requirements of each project
Configures interfaces to WCS or WES software systems
Uses automation programming software to create PLC programs for automating machinery
Configuring standard PLC programs for real-time control of automated equipment and collection of diagnostic and production data
Generates new PLC programs, methods and standards
Develop application programs to control automated equipment based upon specific electrical and mechanical system design as well as operational requirements
Creating application programs for Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen design
Conducting in-house preliminary testing and onsite testing of the system as installed at the customer’s facility
Interact with mechanical and electrical engineering during project design reviews
Work closely with electrical, mechanical and software engineers to integrate project solutions
Participating and leading design reviews with project teams
Performs on-site technical checkout, often working with installation teams
Performs on-site system commissioning at client sites to validate controls software
Provides customer training and support during project turnover to the end user
Provides continuing support for finished projects
Ensures all project checklists and ‘as-built’ documentation is complete and archived at project completion
Assists engineering leadership in completion of work-flow process and updates work-flow instructions
Reports project status to the project managers and department supervisor/manager
Directs assigned team in the field and assigns priorities consistent with project requirements
Identifies methods and tools that improved department efficiency
Qualification
Required
Ability to multi-task and maintain deadlines while ensuring quality in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently and with minimal supervision
Must have good organizational and leadership skills
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with MS Office Software including Word, Excel & Outlook
Proficient with personal computers and experience using Microsoft Windows operating systems
Knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
Advanced knowledge of RSLogix/Studio 5000
Knowledge of 480vac 3-phase power
Knowledge of 120vac and/or 24VDC controls circuits
Advanced knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC/PAC Controllers or similar automation controllers
Advanced knowledge of ladder logic, structured text, function block or other high-level programming languages
Knowledge of safety PLCs and safety systems or similar a plus
Advanced knowledge with industrial control systems including PLC and HMI systems
Proficient with industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP & AS-Interface
Ability to read and understand system layouts, schematics and other controls system drawings
Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting using various hand tools and meters
Bachelors of Science Degree (or pursuing degree) from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), Computer Science (BSCS), Computer Engineering (BSCE), Computer Engineering Technology (BSCET) or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience designing industrial controls systems
Experience with material handling equipment controls, industry experience preferred but not required
Ability to work effectively in a warehouse and/or construction environment for system testing
Climbing ladders and moving around on platforms to maneuver in and around equipment
Flexibility to travel, often via air with the ability to travel 30-40%, on a calendar year basis to job sites both domestically and abroad. Travel may include weekends and/or holidays
Ability to work non-traditional hours that may on occasion include nights, weekends and/or holidays
Capable of working in a construction site environment (no air conditioning, dusty, loud etc.) and following all site safety rules such as wearing personal protective equipment (hard hats, safety shoes, hearing protection, etc.)
Ability to frequently move about the work site to access equipment, etc. and remain standing stationary for extended periods of time
Company
Trew
TREW provides automated material handling solutions for integrators and end users, including Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), PLC- and server-based machine controls, motorized driven roller (MDR) conveyor and services such as concepting, engineering, technical support, parts, field service and training.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.65M2022-03-28Seed· $0.65M
2019-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Mark Tefend
CEO
Bryan Jones, CPA MBA
CFO
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