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Controls Engineer – Automation, Technical Support
Harpak-ULMA Packaging. Program, troubleshoot, and modify Rockwell PLC, HMI, servo, and VFD systems .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in programming and troubleshooting Rockwell PLCs, HMI, and VFD systems, along with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Capable of managing multiple technical projects while providing hands-on support and maintaining documentation for automation systems.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Rockwell PLC ProgrammingElectrical TroubleshootingMechanical Troubleshooting2D AutoCADField Service Experience
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Hard Skills
Rockwell PLCVFDServo SystemsPanelView PlusStudio 5000Structured Text ProgrammingRoboticsLenze ServoB&R PLCOmron PLC
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCustomer-Facing CommunicationIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
Pro-face HMIAutomation EquipmentIndustrial Communication NetworksEthernetDeviceNet
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Controls EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Software Engineering
Industry Keywords
High-Speed Packaging EquipmentAutomated ManufacturingNECNFPA 70EField Service
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Program, troubleshoot, and modify Rockwell PLC, HMI, servo, and VFD systems
- Remotely support Field Service Technicians with complex controls, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting
- Diagnose automation issues on high-speed packaging equipment
- Travel to customer facilities to provide hands-on technical support when needed
- Maintain and modify existing machine-control programs
- Configure and troubleshoot Rockwell, Pro-face, and Lenze equipment
- Troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including Ethernet and DeviceNet
- Update electrical schematics using 2D AutoCAD
- Maintain controls documentation for future equipment modifications and troubleshooting
- Research and implement new controls hardware and software
- Contribute to R&D and engineering projects between service assignments
- Manage multiple technical projects and priorities
- Serve as a key technical resource for Field Service Technicians and customers
- Support automated packaging equipment and the Field Service organization
- Travel throughout the territory and beyond, averaging up to approximately 60% based on business and customer needs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong Rockwell PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with PLCs, VFDs, servo systems, and PanelView Plus
- Experience using Studio 5000 or similar controls software
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD
- Familiarity with NEC and NFPA 70E
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Strong customer-facing communication skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a passport
- Approximately 5+ years of field service, equipment maintenance, controls engineering, or related industrial automation experience preferred
- Lenze servo experience preferred
- B&R PLC and servo experience preferred
- Omron PLC experience preferred
- Robotics experience preferred
- Pro-face HMI experience preferred
- Structured Text programming preferred
- High-speed packaging equipment experience preferred
- Automated manufacturing experience preferred
- Ability to move around industrial facilities, work around operating equipment, travel by car or air, and lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Benefits
Comp & perks- Fully remote when not traveling to customer sites
- Flexible schedule
- Remote home-office work between travel assignments
- Exposure to advanced automation and robotics
- Work with sophisticated, high-speed packaging equipment
- Hands-on field work and technical support experience
- Engineering and R&D project opportunities