Controls Engineer

• We are looking for a person with a controls engineering (or technical, industrial automation background) to become our Mitsubishi Automation Product Specialist.
• You will be able to troubleshoot customer issues, take calls from customers, consult with sales and on solving PLC, HMI, Motion, and Robotic applications.
• 60% of the time is spent in the office
• 40% hands on, helping the customer
• JOB DESCRIPTION
• We are an automation distributor and solution provider based in the Philadelphia area. Our Controls Engineer is a contributing engineer who is primarily a technical resource to support the sales team and helps salespeople and customers select the best solution from our Automation product offerings.
• Essential Functions:
• Possess top level technical knowledge of PLC/PC/HMI/robotics (Mitsubishi, Festo, Balluff, Standard Bots)
• Design, configure and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic solutions.
• Program using ladder/SFC/FBD/ST
• Commission small automation systems.
• Assist customers in choosing the right products/solution for each application.
• Assist suppliers and salespeople in learning the products and how to position them in each market.
• Provide presentations to customers and internal staff on engineering solutions.
• Provide product demonstrations for key supplier’s products.

Requirements

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience with Industrial Automation Hardware and Pneumatics
• Experience designing Pneumatic and Electrical Automation Solutions
• Self-starter that will take direction and execute a plan with little supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and TEAMS
• Proficient with AutoCAD or equivalent design tools
• Comfortable designing electrical and pneumatic circuits
• Proficient in IEC 61131-3 PLC programming methods

Position Type/ Hours of Work:

• Full time with very occasional weekend work.

Required Education and Experience:

• Technical Degree or Certificate in applicable controls engineering field.
• Two or more years of Industrial Controls Engineering experience
• Prior work-related use of Microsoft Office tools
• Experience programming PLCs and industrial computers.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of Industrial Automation Controls Engineering experience
• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls, or Manufacturing Engineering