Controls Engineer

Position Summary:

Provide engineering design for AMF Bakery System's products. This includes current standard machines/systems, custom products, legacy products and sales support. This position is responsible for hardware and software design for machine and/or control systems for assigned AMF projects. Working in conjunction with the Electrical Engineering to issue, maintain, and update project related documentation. Responsibilities include assisting assembly during system build, machine/system check out, field service assistance and installation as required.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The majority of workload in engineering consists of the following but is not limited to the following all of which need to be clear, complete and concise:

Primary Responsibilities Estimated

% of Time

Engineering 60%

• For projects assigned, the Controls Engineer is responsible from concept to completion. The design and components are to be in accordance with AMF Standards.
• Electrical Machine Design which includes all power, control systems and electrical diagrams required to meet customer specifications for the project
• Assemble complete and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for the Machine/System design
• Design and develop Machine/System Programs in accordance with AMF Standards
• Design and develop Machine/System Operator Interface programs in accordance with AMF Standards

Installation 20%

• Provide field service technicians remote support during system service calls, installation and commissioning
• When required provide on-site troubleshooting and startup support

Spare Parts and Legacy System Support 10%

• Provide solutions for End of Life (EOL) components within AMF systems to support customer needs.
• Determine spare parts list for AMF systems

Sales Support 10%

• Assist the Applications Engineering and Product Managers during the scope phase of a potential project

• Provide other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Moderate Project management skills
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Competency with Allen Bradley PLC hardware and software
• Knowledge of industrial communications (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNET, Profibus, etc.)
• Competency with Allen Bradley Operator Interface hardware and software (primarily Panel View Plus series)
• Ability to understand and design electrical control schematic diagrams
• Working knowledge of industrial electricity and control systems
  • 600 VAC and less, 3Ø control systems
  • Motors, servos, low voltage DC devices and sensors
• Ability to specify, assist with installation, debug and start-up of electrical control and power system equipment
• PLC programming skills necessary to make a machine function properly and safely
• Operator interface programming skills necessary to run machine easily and without confusion
• Be able to understand machine functions mechanically
• Be able to apply electrical components to a control system to make the machine run as designed
• Understand and have the capability to apply electrical codes and regulations such as NFPA 70, NFPA 79 and UL 508a as well as agency approvals to control systems manufactured at AMF
• Understand, design and practice machine safety
• Problem Solving techniques
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Project
• A "self-starter" requiring minimal direct supervision but a team player
• Have good communication skills
• Ability to work well with others and project a good image for AMF.

Supervision Received:

This position reports directly to the Manager or Controls Team Leader. This position works with minimal supervision.

Supervision Given:

This position does not directly supervise others. However, it does provide guidance and engineering direction to Engineers, Controls Specialists, Assembly, Field Service and Sales.

Minimum Education Level:

This position requires a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field. A combination of an AA degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.