Senior Controls Engineer - Milwaukee, WI

Senior Controls Engineer - Milwaukee, WI

Role

Senior Controls Engineer

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Rate

$72/hr

Work type

Hourly Contract

2 openings — Senior Controls Engineer contract in Milwaukee, WI. $72/hr · 8 months.

We are in need of experienced Controls Engineers for custom automated equipment controls design, build, implementation, debug, and troubleshooting experience (direct experience with assembly equipment preferred, as it relates to manufacturing and factory floor automation).

Perform controls related engineering tasks (i.e. – conceptualization, risk assessment, design, generation of schematics, component specification, safety evaluation, purchasing support, programming, assembly support, de-bug, safety validation, and field commissioning). Systems may include programmable logic controllers (PLC), operator interface terminals (OIT), safety controllers, robots, servos, distributed I/O, welders, AC/DC drives, vision systems, material handling, conveyors, spraying, dispensing, industrial networks, instrumentation, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electro-mechanical control devices. Identify potential risk areas, long-lead items, and/or financial impacts early in the project in order to provide proactive or alternative solutions. Engage in progress review and planning meetings with the Controls Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Mechanical Engineers, Assembly, and Service personal during the design, build, start-up, commissioning, warranty, and post mortem periods of the project.

Control system design experience;

Electrical – Strong experience required (component specification, component sizing, power distribution, load calculations, SCCR calculations, safety circuitry, panel layouts, heat calculations, local/distributed I/O, sensors, AC/DC drives, servos, system interfacing, industrial networks (Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, CIP Safety, IO-Link), etc…)

• Strong CAD skills as related to controls schematics generation (AutoCAD required)

Pneumatic – Some experience required (component specification, component sizing, air prep system, safe exhaust, directional control valves, flow controls, pressure regulation, check valves, etc…)

Hydraulic – Working knowledge is a plus

Welding Systems – Working knowledge is a plus (MIG, TIG, laser, resistance, plasma)

Lubrication Systems – Working knowledge is a plus

Safety System - Some experience required (safe distance calculations, safety categories, performance levels, risk assessment, safety circuit evaluation (SISTEMA), safety system validation)

Robotics - Working knowledge is a plus

Peripherals - Working knowledge is a plus (RFID, laser etching, pin stampers, vision systems, barcode readers, serial interfaces, laser measurement, leak testers, etc…)

Programming and commissioning experience;

PLC - Strong experience required (Allen-Bradley required)

HMI - Strong experience required (Allen-Bradley required)

Programable Safety – Working knowledge is a plus (Allen-Bradley preferred

Industrial Networks – Strong experience required (Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, CIP Safety)

Servos – Some experience required (Allen-Bradley preferred)

AC/DC Drives – Some experience required (Allen-Bradley preferred)

Robotics - Working knowledge is a plus (Fanuc preferred)

Peripherals – Some experience required (RFID, laser etching, pin stampers, vision systems, barcode readers, serial interfaces, laser measurement, leak testers, etc…)

Additional;

• Microsoft Office product experience required (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc…)

• Must possess cross functional communication skills, a professional demeanor, a cooperative personality, organizational skills, multitasking capabilities, and be team orientated

• Direct experience working with customers and suppliers is required

• Familiar with current and emerging technologies, processes, and engineering practices

• Experience providing designs that comply with industry-accepted standards and codes (i.e. - OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, RIA, NEC, ISO, IEC, EN, CSA, etc.)

• Able to easily adapt to project related programming and design standards

• Solid mechanical aptitude is required

Equipment and platforms on this work: Allen Bradley / Rockwell, AutoCAD and Fanuc.

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