Controls Engineer

HARPER INTERNATIONAL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Position Description is the tool used by Harper International to communicate and

clarify the essential job functions, establish the basis for performance expectations, and

identify training needs for each position. Completing the details of the Position

Description is a joint effort between the employee and the supervisor.

Part I - Reporting Structure

Job Title: Controls Engineer Department: Electrical Engineering

Reports To: Supervisor of Electrical Engineering

Supervises: None Status: Exempt

Part II – Position Objective

Plan, develop and test software and automation control systems for thermal processing

equipment.

Part III – Job Responsibilities

Typical Duties

1. Programming of PLC applications and HMI interfaces from a variety of

manufacturers.

1. Generate electric circuit drawings, various wiring diagrams, power-system

schematics, and single line drawings. Experience with AutoCAD

Electrical a plus.

1. PLC Programming for process and temperature control using PID loop software

controls.

1. Design electrical and electronic hardware systems for machine control.

2. Develop I/O list, BOM, and schematics used to build thermal processing

equipment controls.

1. Provide training support to Operations personnel in the proper setup, function and

control of automated manufacturing equipment.

1. Performing start-up services and technical support for our field service personnel.

2. Ensure that designs are sound and meet all NEC, NFPA and UL508A standards.

Primary Duties

1. Development of PLC control programming and HMI applications, primarily

focused around the Rockwell RS Logix 5000 family of PLC.

1. Testing and verification of system programming in Harper manufacturing facility

and using simulation software.

1. Traveling for system startup and site acceptance testing.

IV – Knowledge, Skills, Education

1. 2-4 year degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology. Equivalent

experience will be considered.

1. PLC programming/troubleshooting experience with AB. Siemens experience a plus.

2. HMI configuration experience including graphical screen development.

3. Experience with industry standard communication protocols such as Devicenet,

Ethernet /IP, Modbus, ModbusTCP, Profibus.

1. Knowledgeable in computer networking architectures, topologies and hardware.

2. Knowledgeable in developing and reading electrical schematic diagrams for

industrial equipment.

1. General knowledge of applicable electrical standards such as, IEC, UL, and the

National Electric Code

1. P&ID Knowledge

2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

4. Up to 25% travel required – both domestic & international

Desired qualifications:

1. PLC programming/troubleshooting experience with Siemens, and others.

2. HMI configuration experience including graphical screen development using

Siemens, and others.

1. ACAD Electrical experience in creating and maintaining electrical schematics

and/or component layout diagrams.

1. Experience with high power SCR controlled heating applications.

2. Developing power schematics, calculating power consumption and heat

dissipation for machine controls.

V - Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk,

hear and talk. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands. The employee is

occasionally required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch

or crawl.

VI – Compensation

$90,000-$106,000 annually

Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill

set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.

Harper International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status

or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.