Job Description

Controls Engineer

Our Controls Engineer develops and programs custom automated equipment and provides technical support to external and internal customers. They analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations to support design, including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, PLC, and servo controls.

Your Role

  • Meets with Mechanical Engineers, customers, and DT Engineering management to discuss the design and function of the customer machine.

  • Development of controls architecture for medium single module machines or assist on large multi-module machines.

  • Program control systems for servo, robotic and air operated stations, along with test and electrical devices with minimum assistance.

  • Ensure the electrical design is functional, robust, and cost effective.

  • Travels to customer site as needed for install or service (10%).

  • Maintain project scope and identify scope creep.

  • Guide electrical technicians in wiring and codes. Support software validation requirements.

  • Create electrical wiring schematics, flow diagrams, panel layouts, Bill of Materials, organize release packages, and update schematics with minimum support.

  • Problem solve with automation technicians, debug software issues, and update all appropriate documentation.

Your Characteristics

  • Guiding Principles: Alignment and support of each of the (7) guiding principles by your demonstrated actions on a personal, team, and leadership basis; Does not hesitate to address all actions in conflict with these principles.

  • Cultural Leadership: Has personal characteristics that others choose to emulate; Creates non-linear results and expects this of his/her subordinates and/or team members; Effectively addresses introspect and adjusts accordingly.

  • Environment & Culture: Established as a change agent from a motivating perspective and achieves noticeable results; a “no quitter, can do” attitude.

  • Customer Attraction: Demonstrates unwavering approach in harmonizing commitments and plans with the starting point being the end-goal; excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Current & Future Positioning: Achieves deep and nuanced insight into the future; directs forward looking generational solutions.

  • Financial Leverage: Protects the model without help from the economy; has an in-depth grasp of operating the company with sound fiscal principles and ownership mentality.

  • Desert Island Credibility: Demonstrates consistent success under all conditions.

  • Education/Experience: Sufficiently educated and/or experienced in your area(s) of expertise to operate at a world class level.