Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer IIIJOB SUMMARY:The Controls Engineer III owns the design, development and implementation of control systems for complex machines and integrated multi-station cells. This role is assigned outcomes rather than methods, chooses its approach within department standards, and leads controls execution from design through commissioning.The position resolves conflicting requirements, adapts standard approaches where the application requires it, and evaluates the safety scheme for the machines it owns. It is the primary controls contact during debug, FAT and commissioning, assigns and reviews the work of Controls Engineer I and II within its scope, and contributes reusable modules and documentation back to the department.JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Own controls design for complex machines and integrated multi-station cellsDetermine control architecture and review the device listEvaluate the safety scheme; participate in hazard risk assessment and validate safety functionsDefine PLC program structure and outline; advanced use of UDT and AOIOwn HMI concept and outline for a cellDesign network topology and addressing; integrate robots and third-party equipmentDetermine power requirements and panel sizing; approve the electrical BOMLead sequence validation, manual and auto mode runs, and fault recoveryRun commissioning debug and electrical install validationAssign and review Controls Engineer I and II work; serve as named reviewer on code and drawingsEstimate a machine or cell and participate in project risk assessmentContribute reusable modules to the library and own a guide family or annexTravel to customer sites to lead debug, commissioning and customer acceptance — approximately 25% of time.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline or equivalent experience, required.4–7 years owning complex machine or cell controlsExperience with recovery, abnormal handling and cross-system integrationLeadership in on-site debug, commissioning and acceptanceProficient on more than one PLC/HMI platformExperience evaluating safety schemes and validating safety functionsMentoring less experienced engineers; contributing reusable modulesMEASUREMENTS OF SUCCESS:Controls scope of assigned machines delivered end to end against planSafety schemes evaluated and validated; hazard assessments completedComplex issues diagnosed and resolved independentlyReviews of Controls Engineer I and II work completed, with findings closedReusable modules contributed back to the libraryOwns a guide family or annex and keeps it currentCustomer expectations managed on their scope through debug, FAT and commissioningIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the wage range for this role is $110K - $125K. The rate range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, generous health plans, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, generous 401(k) match and immediate vesting, short-term/long term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and education assistance.Adaptec Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.