[Hiring] Controls Engineer @Intralox

Role Description

Intralox L.L.C., the world leader in conveyor equipment solutions utilizing modular plastic conveyor belts, has a position available for a Controls Engineer – Lifecycle Services.

• Provide technical support at client sites for new and existing systems.
• Lead field installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Support mechanical and electrical subcontractors for installation of equipment at customer facilities.
• Support & troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment and systems remotely (phone/remote sessions).
• Available for periodic On-Call duties.
• Develop and implement controls upgrades on existing systems.
• Produce troubleshooting instructions, work instructions and training material.
• Lead training, troubleshooting, and repair/adjustment of mechanical and electrical control systems.
• Work with other groups for continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Work with Test Engineering Group and perform factory acceptance tests of finished equipment.
• Provide design and assembly support for industrial conveyor equipment, as needed.
• May be assigned small projects to complete independently.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• At least two (2) years of providing technical support at client sites, troubleshooting mechanical/electrical equipment, configure PLCs/HMIs, and related experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with a willingness to both design and perform field work.
• Ability to understand and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Previous knowledge of commonly used controls engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to understand manufacturer data sheets and apply them in practice.
• Ability to configure PLC’s, HMI’s, computers, networks, cameras, and variable frequency drives which are used to control sorters, conveyors, and other related equipment.
• Ability to problem solve and be creative.
• Proficient with remote working tools (Zoom, Chime, WebEx, Teams, TeamViewer or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build effective relationships with engineering groups, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• A self-managed individual who is a team player.
• Ability to travel (20%-65%), work weekends, holidays and overtime when required.
• Must have ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation Studio 5000.

Requirements

• Experience with the following Developer Software:
• SIEMENS TIA Portal
• Beckhoff TWINCAT
• Matlab and Matlab Simulink
• Experience with any of the following VFDs:
• AB PowerFlex 525
• Siemens G120
• SEW Movimots
• Experience with any of the following HMIs platform:
• Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation FT View Machine Edition
• Siemens, WinCC
• Schneider Electric Indusoft and Wonderware
• GE Cimplicity
• Worked with the following Fieldbuses and communication protocols:
• Devicenet and Ethernet/IP
• Profibus and Profinet
• CANOpen and EtherCAT
• Ethernet TCP/IP
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and AutoDesk Inventor.
• Familiar with Solidworks PDM or PTC Windchill PLM environments.
• Familiar with ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP.
• Deep understanding of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, and UL508A Standards and regulations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401K.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Long term care.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

Salary Range

$68,000 to $187,600.