Controls Engineer

Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Bowling Green, KY

1st Shift – 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Monday-Friday with Saturdays as needed

26 Weeks Contract with possibility of extension

The main function of a controls engineer is to initiate control system design from written sequences of operation. A typical controls engineer is responsible for designing complex piping and wiring diagrams along with providing technical support across various control systems projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Engineer and design pneumatic piping diagrams.
• Engineer and design electrical wiring diagrams.
• Engineer and design hydraulic piping diagrams.
• Design electrical control panels.
• Design programmable logic controller software.
• Design programmable human machine interface (HMI) software.
• Tryout, debug and provide start-up support for control systems.
• Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment.
• Provide technical support for training of plant personnel.
• Travel to plant sites as required.

Skills:

• Proficient with application of programmable machine controls hardware and software.
• Proficient with application of Servo drive hardware and software.
• Proficient with AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with basic electrical standards.
• Familiarity with basic safety standards.
• Capable of supervision.

Role-Specific Focus:

• Support continuous improvement of automation projects, with primary emphasis on industrial vision systems.
• Set up and integrate Keyence and Matrox cameras and support FANUC vision applications.
• Develop error-proofing and quality detection solutions in partnership with the Quality group.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 8-10 years of experience preferred, ideally as a Controls Engineer.
• Strong industrial vision and camera experience.
• Global Common Controls knowledge/experience.
• Union manufacturing environment experience is preferred, not required.

Top 3 Skills

• Controls Global Common Experience (GCCX)
• Keyence Vision Systems
• FANUC cobot integration

Why work at G-Tech?
G-Tech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at G-Tech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today!

G-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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