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Forge Nano, Inc. · 10 hours ago

Controls Engineer II

Thornton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $105K/yr

2+ years exp

Forge Nano Inc. is a fast-growing materials company with a focus on manufacturing nano-scale coatings across a wide range of markets. They are seeking a Controls Engineer II to develop automation, logic, and safety schemes for their Semiconductor ALD Production Equipment. This role involves working with programming paradigms, control logic, and collaborating with interdisciplinary engineering teams.

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Responsibilities

Developing and debugging PLC logic using IEC 61131-3 approved languages, primarily rooted in Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programming

Designing intuitive GUIs and HMIs within relevant standards such as ISA-101 or SEMI E-95

Generating control narrative documentation for interlocks, control loops, alarms, etc

Contributing technical writing for the software sections of user manuals and SOP's

Executing on design requirements for new software features

Working in cross-functional teams and participating in design review meetings to solicit user feedback on control schemes and software features

Specifying, configuring and troubleshooting industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, IO-Link, etc

Programming controls safety logic to HAZOP Specification

Commissioning and start-up of automated systems at Forge Nano's HQ and at customer facilities throughout the world

Providing remote software support and troubleshooting assistance to tool service teams

Following best practices for version control and release of software/controls packages

Working with internal R&D experts on process development and improving ease-of-use

Tailoring and tuning controls to optimize the performance of new processes and modules

Qualification

Beckhoff TwinCAT programmingPLC logic developmentHMI designIndustrial communication protocolsSafety controls programmingEquipment design experiencePythonTechnical writingCross-functional collaborationProject management

Required

2-4 years of experience in technical controls programming

2-4 years of experience in equipment design and manufacturing

Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programming

Experience with Ignition, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Python a plus

Develops PLC logic and HMI's in multiple platforms and/or across multiple product lines

Plans and creates complete software features, modules, and utilities with limited oversight

Revises software design requirements and leads design reviews

Collaborates on the design of industrial control panels and specification of controls hardware

Independently manages multiple encapsulated projects and solves moderate engineering challenges

Programs Safety Controls Logic to HAZOP Specification

Incorporates simple motion control, including VFD's, motors, and actuators

Configures Servers, Network Protocols, and Communication Architectures for external database management (e.g Historians, OPC-UA, SQL, ...)

Expands control system architecture and contributes to UML codebase documentation

Leads commissioning of automated systems internally and in the field

Familiarity with industrial standards: SEMI S2, SEMI E-95, ISA-101, ISA-88 and/or IEC 61131-3

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with matching, PTO, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) options