Controls Engineer
Kids for the Future
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
About
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Learns existing TGW Controls software standards that are written in Siemens code language.
Develops and implements control software for automated equipment to optimize material handling processes.
Collaborates with internal teams and customer representatives to gather specifications and deliver custom control solutions.
Develops and maintains a reusable Allen-Bradley code library for streamlined deployment of standard resources across projects.
Executes rigorous testing and validation plans, including system debugging, to ensure the reliability and performance of control systems.
Creates comprehensive documentation for control systems, including schematics, design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance guidelines.
Provides ongoing technical support and training to support the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of systems in the field
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in controls engineering, with a focus on automated systems for material-handling.
Travel Up to 30% travel, as required.
Skills & Abilities
Advanced proficiency in Human Machine Interface (HMI) development (Ignition) and PLC programming (Allen-Bradley and Siemens TIA Portal).
Solid understanding of control systems, industrial automation technologies, and control theory.
Knowledge of industry safety standards and ability to integrate them into system design.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex control systems.
Familiarity with robotics, vision systems, and motion control, experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies, proficiency in data analysis and process optimization, including experience with SCADA systems or similar platforms, and further certification(s) in controls engineering or systems integration that demonstrate advanced technical knowledge is preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ability to remain stationary at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to go to site frequently and move safely around industrial and/or warehouse environment.
Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 25 pounds at a time.
Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices.
Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing, on a frequent basis.
Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Requirements This position may require work at TGW customer sites. TGW’s customers may require background checks before accessing their sites. Refusal to participate in a customer-required background check may result in a customer barring access and a subsequent reduction in work.
Equal Opportunity Employer TGW Systems Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Languages
- English
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