The Global Manufacturing Engineering Group at our company brings together talented professionals, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions that enhance the quality and performance of our unique drug delivery devices.
Position Overview
The Sr. Controls Engineer will contribute engineering and technical expertise to maximize the group's impact on company performance. This role involves leading hardware and software controls development for assembly, packaging, and process equipment, as well as high-speed applications. The candidate will create new solutions for each project, oversee the installation and start-up of new equipment, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with multiple projects.
Responsibilities
- Install and troubleshoot control systems, servo drives, motors, HMIs, and PLCs on high-speed assembly, packaging, and process equipment.
- Continuously improve and create imaging programs for assembly and processing equipment.
- Develop, collaborate on, and review wiring diagrams and logic for new equipment, field retrofits, and upgrades.
- Provide extensive support for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Respond effectively in a fast-growing environment.
- Utilize excellent troubleshooting skills to identify root causes and define solutions.
- Conduct research and data analysis for specifications, feasibility studies, and productivity improvements.
- Plan tasks and significantly contribute to the team.
- Develop medium to large control systems programs from scratch.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on assembly and manufacturing experience, including clean sheet design and continuous improvement for discrete component assembly equipment.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Extensive experience in the engineering, design, and development of manufacturing equipment for high-volume, high-speed, high-precision assembly operations, and complex industrial systems.
- Experience with Rockwell Automation products strongly preferred.
- Experience with B&R controls software and hardware is a strong plus.
- Strong programming knowledge of Rockwell Automation RSLogix5000 and FTView ME and SE preferred.
- Strong knowledge of VFD and servo drives (AB Powerflex and Kinetix preferred).
- Experience in imaging systems and software is a plus.
- Extensive experience in controls of automation, high-speed component feeding, and material handling.
- Strong knowledge of servo motion control concepts and robotics.
- Strong project management, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to multitask and maintain focus on priorities.
- Solid communication and report-writing skills.
- SQL Server Database knowledge and Visual Basic programming are a plus.
- Ability to uphold safety standards, participate in continuous process improvement, and follow best practices.
- Ability to work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
Physical Requirements
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, with an anticipated travel rate of approximately 10%.
This position is based at our Acton site, a global business HQ and product development site with commercial, business functions, and manufacturing co-located with all technical disciplines. This offers a broad range of career and experience-building opportunities.