Universal Balancing (now part of Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Company) ยท 9 hours ago
Controls Engineer 3
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expUniversal Balancing, now part of Burke Porter, is seeking a Controls Engineer 3. The role involves leading complex projects, developing control systems for custom machinery, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring alignment across teams and improving engineering methods.
IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Develop control concepts and set control direction on complex projects
Develop cost-effective control systems for custom machinery, including hardware design, programming, safety analysis, and technical documentation
Analyze technical challenges and devise creative solutions by drawing on available knowledge and resources
Provide guidance and support for shop personnel during the electrical assembly of control systems and machines
Lead and participate in control system debug and provide on-site installation and customer training
Provide initial estimates of control system costs for quotations, based on understanding of mechanical concept and customer requirements
Collaborate across teams and disciplines to ensure alignment
Mentor junior engineers and conduct code/design reviews
Work proactively and independently to complete projects on time and within budget
Motivate self and others in a positive and professional manner
Delegate appropriately to engineering support and shop personnel
Understand and effectively communicate project status and potential obstacles to success
Effectively communicate with customers and vendors to ensure successful project completion
Lead project teams as required
Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements
Keep current with new technology, engineering methods, and standards within the automation industry
Participate in and lead the implementation of new engineering methods and technologies
Facilitate the professional development of self and colleagues by constructively sharing lessons learned through project successes and failures
Participate in training and mentoring of other employees as appropriate
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience, or a related two-year post high school diploma/certificate and a minimum of ten years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Extensive experience with Programmable Logic Controller programming on a variety of platforms
Extensive experience with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix family of programmable controllers
Experience with multiple IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart, and Instruction List)
Proficiency in configuring, tuning, and programming servo-based motion control systems
Experience configuring and programming Industrial Robots
Knowledge of concepts of modular programming as defined in ISA-88 and/or PackML
Experience in preparing engineering documentation including Electrical Schematics, Bills of Material, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, and Operator and Maintenance Manuals
Solid understanding of computer networking, TCP/IP, and industrial fieldbus architectures such as Ethernet I/P
Proficiency in the design of electrical control systems or industrial machinery, including power distribution, PLC configuration, and machine safety
Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and logical systems in an efficient and accurate manner
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and written communication skills
Preferred
Thorough knowledge of standards relevant to industrial machinery, including NFPA79, UL508A, NEC, EN ISO 13849 and IEC/EN 62061
Experience configuring and programming vision systems
Experience with an Electrical Engineering CAD program, such as SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, ePlan, or similar product
Programming skills in high-level languages, such as, C, C#, Python, and/or relational databases
Knowledge of GAMP principles and procedure
Company
Universal Balancing (now part of Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Company)
Universal Balancing serves an international client base with a wide range of precision manual and automated balance machines and unparalleled worldwide support.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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