Controls Engineer III

Job Title Controls Engineer III

Department Electrical Engineering Department

Reports to Electrical Engineering Manager

FLSA Status Exempt

Customary Workdays M-F w/ Occasional Weekend

Customary Work Hours 45 Hours / Week – Day Shift

Position Summary

• At the direction of the Project Manager or the Electrical Engineering Manager, responsible for the hardware and software design, debug, and install of various custom automation systems
• Provide technical support to our customers including occasional service calls
• Needs little guidance and direction to complete tasks and projects
• Lead, support, mentor, and help develop others

Key Functions & Responsibilities

• Machine PLC and HMI programming to Capital or customer specification
• Peripheral device programming, including robots, vision, motion control
• Machine debug and validation
• Assist with the concept and help develop hardware requirements and design
• Travel to customer site for installation and startup
• Typical travel average 25% - 35% primarily domestic with some international
• Mentor and guide Controls Engineer I and II
• Adhere to company's safety policies to create a safe work environment for employees

Competencies

• Read electrical schematics
• Excellent problem solving, and trouble shooting skills
• High attention to detail
• General knowledge National Electrical Code
• Experience working with mechanical systems operated by pneumatics, hydraulics, motor controllers
• Good communication skills
• Able to meet deadlines

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand for long periods of time; frequently required to walk
• Travel domestic and international

Education

• Required
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred
• BS in related engineering field

Experience

• Required
• 10+ years with PLC, HMI, motion control, robot, and other automation

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Capital Industries is an equal opportunity employer. Capital Industries will not discriminate against or favor any employee or applicant, or make any decision or take any action, because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), age, physical/mental disability, or any other protected class.

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