Controls Engineer I

Position Description:

TREW is a provider of Automated Equipment, Control Systems and Warehouse Execution Software. As a Controls Engineer I, you will design and implement electrical controls systems for automated material handling equipment. This is project/application-based work that includes development of specifications, review electrical drawings, and creation of PLC/PAC logic. Project design and testing will take place in the office. Completed work is installed and tested at the clients’ facility.

You must be self-motivated, dedicated and possess a strong sense of initiative. You must have the ability to easily adapt to changing situations and drive to gain a strong technical background in electrical and controls systems. Candidates must have a strong task-based skillset with a focus on organization, time-management, and prioritization. Candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills plus the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of people at all levels of expertise.

As a Controls Engineer I, you will be involved in projects from the concept phase through design, programming, testing and onsite support. You will serve as a technical resource for a project. You will have direct interaction with clients throughout each project. You will work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering and Project Management. On large projects, you will work within a design team and for smaller projects you will work on your own with supervision from team leaders, project engineers, project managers and your supervisor.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Uses and understands the department process work-flow steps for completing project work
• Supports projects by performing tasks as delegated by lead engineers or supervisors. This includes the creation of code, importing standard modules, configuration etc.
• Meeting with both client and internal project teams to define applications and produce description of operation documents
• Works with lead engineers on small to medium sized projects by executing the work.
• Works with project leads on large sized projects to execute design per project requirements.
• Contributes to project schedule and ensures the project team meets milestones
• Contributes to the project forecast for resources, materials, and expenses
• Contributes to meeting or exceeding the financial budget for resources, materials, and expenses
• Generating project specific documentation using standard company formats.
• Configures application programs to control automated equipment based upon specific electrical and mechanical system design as well as operational requirements.
• Configuring standard PLC programs for real-time control of automated equipment and collection of diagnostic and production data.
• Uses automation programming software to create PLC programs for automating machinery
• Configures 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 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 in design reviews with project teams
• Perform on-site technical checkout, often working with installation teams
• Perform on-site system commissioning at client sites to validate controls design & software
• Providing customer training and support during project turnover to the end user
• Providing continuing support for finished projects
• Reports to lead engineers, project managers and department supervisor/manager
• Update documentation to ‘as-built’ status at the completion of the project
  
  
  

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and maintain deadlines while ensuring quality in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• 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 with experience using Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC/PLC Controllers or similar automation controllers
• Knowledge of ladder logic, structured text, function block or other high-level programming languages
• Knowledge of 480vac and 600vac 3-phase power, with the ability to troubleshoot
• Knowledge of 120vac and/or 24VDC controls circuits, with the ability to troubleshoot
• Knowledge of industrial control systems including PLC and HMI systems a plus
• Knowledge of communication networks
• Ability to read and understand system layouts, schematics and other controls system drawings
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting using various hand tools and meters.
• Knowledge of safe industrial work practices
  
  
  

Education &Experience

• 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
• Experience of 0-3 Years, Internship within material handling industry desired or related engineering experience
• Experience in the material handing/equipment controls industry preferred but not required
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• Ability to work effectively in a warehouse and/or construction environment for system testing including
• Climbing ladders and moving around on platforms to maneuver in and around equipment
• Flexibility to travel around the country, often via air with the ability to travel 50-70%, upon 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
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• 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.
  
  
  

Trew EEO Statement Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.