An established engineering and manufacturing company, located near Meadville, PA, is seeking a Controls Designer.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively to design, troubleshoot, and assist with startup of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power and control systems for specialized automation machines.
• Using input from the project design team (sales estimates, production requirements, customer requirements), work collaboratively with the Controls Engineering Manager and/or other department members to define suitable system architectures for custom automation equipment. The architecture will include proper selection of a system controller (PLC, PAC, etc.); networking design, including selection of critical networking components; selection of input and output hardware; selection of motion control components; selection of safety interlocks and controllers; provision to integrate.
• Considering NEC, NFPA, any customer standards, and corporate standards, design and detail circuit and layout drawings of control and power panels utilizing AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Considering NEC, NFPA, any customer standards, and corporate standards, design and detail all fluid power circuitry (pneumatics, hydraulics) utilizing AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Create bills of material using the reporting capabilities inherent in AutoCAD Electrical, for all designs. Inform the Project Manager of any long-lead items.
• Will assist with the creation of software and/or configuration files for all programmable devices within the architecture. This includes PLC logic, operator interfaces, motion controllers, robotics, vision inspection systems, and other programmable process equipment.
• Understand and execute all applicable internal processes, especially those that relate to the quality management system.
• Check time and material budget. Notify Manager or Project Manager if engineering estimates differ from budget.
• Check drawings prior to releasing to shop. Make sure they agree with mechanical design and customer requirements.
• Make sure drawings are functional to allow the electrical assembly department to do the job efficiently.
• Assist shop personnel in checking or troubleshooting equipment as required.