Description
Sr. Controls Engineer
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy and is named Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.
Position Summary:
Responsible for designing and implementing PLC based machine control systems for Automated and Semi Automated production equipment. Design work includes PLC programming, Electrical cabinet design, specification, and sourcing of electrical and electro-mechanical hardware. Build electrical cabinets and panels for projects when required. Also responsible for programming and integration of robots for assembly and machining operations. Support existing PLC and robot-based equipment to maintain factory throughput.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Communicate with mechanical engineers to generate concepts, detailed sequence of operations, and specify special electro-mechanical hardware to meet project requirements.
• Manage multiple projects to synchronize with mechanical hardware delivery to meet final project deadlines. Document project progress with established project tracker for communication to team members and management.
• Provide detailed documentation for PLC and robotic programs, I/O lists, bill of materials and electrical schematics. Maintain documentation if modifications are required.
• Wire and build complete electrical panels, cabinets, and HMI displays. Wire completed machinery.
• Thoroughly debug control systems with the mechanical engineer to meet Sig machine spec runoff requirements, NFPA 79 electrical and OSHA safety standards.
• Quickly respond to trouble shoot existing production equipment to maintain output. This includes specialized assembly and test equipment, automated CNC equipment and robotic systems.
• Communicate with all levels of production management and engineering regarding project status and troubleshooting duties.
Secondary Responsibilities:
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to generate detailed machine specifications for turnkey, automated systems.
• Research new technology for machine control systems and automation to reduce manufacturing cost and improve throughput.
• Coach and train junior level controls engineers and electrical technicians.
Education and/or Experience:
• BS degree with 5+ years' experience. AS degree or equivalent with 10+ years' experience. HS diploma with 20+ years' experience.
• Proficiency with multiple PLC software packages including but not limited to Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi.
• In depth knowledge of servo driven systems, load cells, sensors, and HMI displays.
• In depth knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• In depth knowledge of NFPA 79 electrical and OSHA safety standards. (Preferred)
• In depth knowledge of programming robotic systems. (Preferred)
• Basic CAD skills for documentation of electrical schematics and panel layout.
• Project management skills.
SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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