Controls Engineer at Kforce Inc in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Austin, TX that is seeking a Controls Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and specify requirements for interfacing automation equipment-conveyors, automated storage and retrieval systems, pick-and-place robots, automated guided vehicles-with production workflow


• Interface with vendors and internal groups to understand, architect, specify, communicate, and execute required solutions


• Proactively engage with stakeholders to monitor, troubleshoot, and implement changes based on defined KPIs


• Communicate engineering requirements to the necessary stakeholders-external vendors and internal groups


• Architect, write, and debug PLC ladder logic and structured text with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable; PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), LabView, machine vision, and third-party equipment


• Establish test plans and control test plan execution at vendors' sites and the company's facility during installation and buy-off


• Introduce automated processes into production, and train Maintenance and Production teams to support them after deployment


• Enforce the application of company standards and manage suppliers during specification, design review, design approval, installation, and commissioning


• Create machine interactions with the plant-wide Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and process variables


• Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering, with a focus on material flow, supply chain, or process improvement (internships considered)


• Experience designing and validating safety concepts for automated machinery with PLC logic (Siemens and/or SICK)


• Experience quantitatively solving ambiguous problems at a systems level to inform decision-making


• Experience designing, installing and troubleshooting electrical cabinets, field wiring and pneumatics


• Proficiency in SEW software (Movisuite/Movitools), Siemens software(TIA portal, SIMATIC) and EPLAN software


• Experience in design/implementation of automated systems projects, using motion control with Siemens and/or SEW products

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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