The Lee Company · 1 day ago
Automation Controls Engineer
Essex, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Lee Company is a well-managed organization that focuses on innovative manufacturing solutions. They are seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to design, commission, and support automated assembly and test equipment, while also contributing to cross-functional project teams and improving existing systems.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
The Automation Controls Engineer will interface with automation equipment and contribute to cross-functional project teams in three key areas - New equipment developed on-site, new equipment developed using outside resources, and the continuous improvement of existing equipment in production
Be on the forefront of new machine designs, working closely with the mechanical and other engineering teams to develop the controls systems that will bring the machines to life
Develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
Create electrical control panel schematics and layouts following applicable codes and guidelines such as NFPA79 and NEC using AutoCAD Electrical, ensuring the design meets all safety requirements
Conceptualize, write, and deploy software on Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs using ladder logic following company standards for code cleanliness, reusability, and documentation
Design and deploy aesthetically pleasing and intuitive HMI screens following company standards
Integrate and program all components required for machine operation such as 6-axis robots (Epson), servo drives, vision systems (Cognex), conveyor systems, and pneumatic solenoid valves
Manage electrical design changes and updates during the build phase, including the layout of field wiring and pneumatic components
Work with vendors on the electrical design and review phases of projects to ensure conformance to applicable company standards
Document and maintain best practices and preferred component lists to promote continuity across multiple projects
Develop testing procedures to verify vendor PLC code, HMI screen integrity, and Alarm management to minimize potential downtime after delivery
Install new hardware and perform modifications on existing equipment software to improve reliability, increase throughput or accommodate new assembly steps
Become an expert on existing machinery to assist with troubleshooting when required
Participate in quality validation procedures using statistical methods such as Gage R&R, and Process Capability & Performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field
5+ years of experience with the design, fabrication, and commissioning of automated assembly and test equipment, specifically in the discipline of electrical controls
An advanced level of skill programming Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs from blank projects in ladder logic
A well demonstrated knowledge of all I/O interfacing types (Digital, Analog, Fieldbus, Ethernet, Serial) and the evaluation and selection process for them
A high level of knowledge in implementing machine safety into the design of equipment by using emergency stops, interlocking doors, safety scanners, and safety relays
Wide reaching exposure to various sensors used in machine and process control
An advanced level of skill programming 6-axis and SCARA industrial robots, specific experience with Epson robots is a plus
Experience creating HMI screens that are easy to understand, aesthetically pleasing, and have intuitive navigation schemes
Knowledge of SCADA platforms such as Ignition
Experience with relational database systems such as MSSQL Server
A high level of proficiency in using AutoCAD Electrical to create electrical schematics for industrial control panels and field wiring
Experience selecting and programing vision system components based on the application requirements, specific experience with Cognex is a plus
Linear motion control experience using servo and stepper driven systems
A working knowledge of different part feeding methods, such as traditional bowl feeders and alternative flexible vibratory types
Benefits
Company-paid health insurance
Generous profit sharing
Full tuition reimbursement
Daycare subsidy
Company
The Lee Company
The Lee Company is a supplier of miniature, precision fluid control products.
1001-5000 employees
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