Senior Controls Engineer

4 weeks ago

Wichita, United States Ampstek Full time

Skills Required: Siemens Step 7 Classic, TIA Portal

Look for candidates with

• experience in coding ladder, FBD, STL, and SCL for scratch

• experience in material handling and automation


Key Responsibilities:

The CS Senior Controls Engineer supports installations and commissioning of material distribution systems both new and retrofit. Provides a high-level understanding and knowledge of all aspects of assigned projects and associated software. Supports onsite installation teams with in-depth knowledge of equipment, technologies, and system software. Oversees multiple controls projects simultaneously, focusing on ensuring individual project teams are applying the correct engineering principles and concepts.

Core Task:

• Provide remote and onsite support of high level and complex automation systems

• Assist in developing and maintaining a standardized code set that can be used across multiple implementations

• Responsible for application engineering of HMI, VFD, and PLC systems for fully automated warehouse systems

• Oversee the development of multiple controls projects simultaneously, ensuring all projects are on track financially and for an on-time deployment

• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to design and quote automation systems and system improvements

• Develop system documentation and provide documented PLC code for internal resources and external customers

• Responsible for scratch development of PLC, VFD, and HMI programs

• Subject matter expert in multiple Swisslog technologies and/or customers; able to support customers and junior members with this knowledge

• Lead multiple on-site project teams throughout the installation of a project to a successful implementation

Educational / Professional Qualifications

• Essential

o BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science /or equivalent experience in the field of electrical/controls engineering

• Desirable

o MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

o Siemens or Allen Bradley programming certifications

Necessary Experience

• Essential

o 5+ years industrial experience with sound knowledge of Swisslog’s standard programming platforms

o Extensive experience with Siemens Step 7 Classic, TIA Portal, and Rockwell programming software

o Extensive experience with PLC programming languages such as ladder, FBD, STL, and SCL

o Prior experience leading controls teams on new or retrofit projects

o Knowledgeable on PLC and HMI programming best practices

o Application knowledge of warehouse distribution systems (pallet or tote conveyor, storage and retrieval machines, monorail systems, etc)

• Desirable

o Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with STEP7 v5

o Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with TIA Portal

o Experience with Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses (PROFIBUS, ASi, DeviceNET, etc),

o Experience with the following VFD OEMs: SEW, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, or Kuka

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Essential

o Practical experience of electrical / controls engineering & electrical installations

o Ability to creates controls designs from scratch as well as debug existing PLC code complex issues

o Excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills

o Shows ownership and pride in craftsmanship/projects

o Knowledge of electrical/mechanical standard and best practices

o Familiarity mentoring junior members

• Desirable

o EPLAN or AutoCAD-E familiarity or experience

o Experience with industrial Wireless networks, protocols, and devices

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