Our client is looking to add a CNC Controls Engineer to their growing team. This individual will specialize in CNC control systems and will complete projects for their customer base.
Responsibilities
- Write complex CNC and PLC programs for machine tools
- Design and layout of new electrical and CNC control systems for retrofit and remanufacture of machine tools and specialized machines
- Assist with the construction of complex detailed bills of materials
- Instruct and support electrical technicians, electrical engineers, sales engineers, and customers as required
- Document preliminary and finalized CNC and PLC programs
- Work closely with electrical technicians to ensure a safe and reliable control system for all machines
- Research and develop new and improved control systems and products
- Assist in all aspects of the business that are electrical and control-related
- Design and layout of high voltage schematics and I/O
- Write and repair high-level ladder circuits, structured text programs, and parametric programs
- Assist with final troubleshooting of all electrical and control systems
- Assist Purchasing with the ordering of CNC control packages
- Daily dealings with management, engineers, inspectors, and electrical technicians
- Other duties as assigned
- Able to travel to customer sites for project-related work
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree, Associates Degree, or technical training in Electrical Engineering or related curriculum
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and CNC-related software
- Strong background in Siemens and/or Fanuc Control Systems (or others) with working knowledge of old and new CNC systems. We like well-rounded backgrounds but Siemens Sinumerik 840D experience is highly preferred.
- Automotive experience
- Ability to power up and troubleshoot a wide variety of machine tool control problems
- Advanced level of machine tool control programming ability and knowledge
- Working knowledge of machine tool applications
- Strong working knowledge of analog and digital servo systems
- Ability to work closely with electrical technicians and others to develop safe and reliable control systems
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills