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Controls Engineer

Lincoln Electric

Allenton, MI
11 days ago

Job Description

Join Lincoln Electric as a Controls Engineer, where you'll design and troubleshoot PLC software and HMIs for industrial automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, assist customers with equipment issues, and conduct training to ensure optimal operation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design PLC software and HMIs for industrial automation equipment
  • Debug and troubleshoot PLC software and HMIs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain project timelines and critical path milestones.
  • Maintain task lists and reports of open items.
  • Maintain project design documentation and prepare customer deliverables.
  • Ensure the controls engineering process is tracked and followed.
  • Assist customers and local tradespeople in troubleshooting equipment issues.
  • Conduct end-user training on equipment operation.

Required Qualifications

  • Electrical engineering degree preferred; mechatronics degrees will also be considered.
  • Minimum of two years of experience as a Controls Engineer.
  • Knowledge or education in electrical circuits, schematic reading, design, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with electrical CAD systems, such as AutoCAD Electrical and/or ePLAN
  • Experience in design with Rockwell Logix 5000 or Siemens S7-1500 family processors.
  • Experience in computer programming languages, such as VB, C/C++, or C# preferred.
  • Experience with PLC programming in ladder and structured text.
  • Experience programming HMIs (Rockwell and Siemens preferred).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel.
  • Travel required: approximately 30% domestic and international.
  • Weekend work may be required based on project schedules.