Controls Engineer

JT Automation Inc. invites applications for a Controls Engineer to design and implement control systems for industrial machinery. The role encompasses hardware selection, schematic development, fabrication of control electronics, and the creation of machine code and user interfaces for PLC and PC based systems. This onsite position is based in Windsor, CT, with a yearly salary range of USD 90,000 to 120,000. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of relevant experience and hold a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with mechanical and process engineers and with customers to determine control system and machine requirements.
• Chooses appropriate controls hardware within constraints of cost, capability, and customer needs.
• Produces a complete control system schematic using SolidWorks Electrical.
• Develops, tests, and debugs industrial control software across languages such as Ladder Logic, VB.NET, and C#, along with hardware-specific languages like Aero Basic.
• Modifies existing software after reviewing new requirements in light of current hardware, electronics, and software.
• Designs and develops functional user interfaces using VB.NET, C#, or dedicated UI hardware and software, including Siemens and Allen Bradley platforms.
• Documents all code for future review and revision.
• Collaborates with engineers and writers to prepare customer-ready documentation of software features.
• Interfaces with hardware original equipment manufacturers to integrate their application program interfaces.
• Assists mechanical and electrical engineers with control system development issues.
• Provides training and support to customers, either one-on-one or in groups.
• Assists with the fabrication of control panels and enclosures.
• Develops machine vision programs and strategies.
• Supports mechanical assembly as needed.
• Develops desktop software when off-the-shelf solutions do not exist.
• Creates plug-ins and interfaces to enable communication with minimally supported hardware.

Requirements

• Proficiency in programming across multiple languages, including VB.NET and Ladder Logic.
• Experience with control system development on Siemens PLC platforms.
• Ability to design and program effective and ergonomic user interfaces.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues, production workers, customers, and vendors.
• Highly motivated to adapt to multidisciplinary challenges.
• Self-sufficient and capable of working with general supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, controls engineering, robotics engineering, or equivalent.

Technologies

• VB.NET
• Ladder Logic
• C#
• Aero Basic
• SolidWorks Electrical
• Siemens PLC platforms
• Allen Bradley platforms
• Aerotech-based programming
• G code
• Siemens 840D
• Profibus
• ProfiNet
• TCP/IP
• Serial
• EtherCAT

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Language Ability

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability

• Apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Apply mathematical operations to tasks including frequency distribution, test reliability and validity, and analysis.

Reasoning Ability

• Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Interpret nonverbal symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations, graphs, and musical notation in complex contexts.
• Manage a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing duties, the employee will regularly sit, use hands, and talk or hear.
• Frequently stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and color vision.
• Occasionally exposed to non-ionizing laser radiation during duties.