About the role
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Controls Engineer III owns the design, development and implementation of control systems for complex machines and integrated multi-station cells. This role is assigned outcomes rather than methods, chooses its approach within department standards, and leads controls execution from design through commissioning.
The position resolves conflicting requirements, adapts standard approaches where the application requires it, and evaluates the safety scheme for the machines it owns. It is the primary controls contact during debug, FAT and commissioning, assigns and reviews the work of Controls Engineer I and II within its scope, and contributes reusable modules and documentation back to the department.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own controls design for complex machines and integrated multi-station cells
Determine control architecture and review the device list
Evaluate the safety scheme; participate in hazard risk assessment and validate safety functions
Define PLC program structure and outline; advanced use of UDT and AOI
Own HMI concept and outline for a cell
Design network topology and addressing; integrate robots and third-party equipment
Determine power requirements and panel sizing; approve the electrical BOM
Lead sequence validation, manual and auto mode runs, and fault recovery
Run commissioning debug and electrical install validation
Assign and review Controls Engineer I and II work; serve as named reviewer on code and drawings
Estimate a machine or cell and participate in project risk assessment
Contribute reusable modules to the library and own a guide family or annex
Travel to customer sites to lead debug, commissioning and customer acceptance — approximately 25% of time.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline or equivalent experience, required.
4–7 years owning complex machine or cell controls
Experience with recovery, abnormal handling and cross-system integration
Leadership in on-site debug, commissioning and acceptance
Proficient on more than one PLC/HMI platform
Experience evaluating safety schemes and validating safety functions
Mentoring less experienced engineers; contributing reusable modules
Requirements
SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Software Applications Required
Rockwell Studio 5000
Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME and SE
A second PLC platform (preferably Siemens TIA Portal)
AutoCAD Electrical
Software Applications Desired
Ignition
Fanuc Handling Tool, RoboGuide and DCS
Autodesk Inventor
Structured languages (C#, Python)
Codes and Standards — working knowledge appropriate to the level
NFPA 79
NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
NFPA 70E
UL 508A
ANSI/RIA R15.06 — Industrial Robot Safety
ISO 13849 — Safety-Related Parts of Control Systems
Advanced technical depth; decomposes complex work into deliverable scope
Chooses the approach within department standards without direction on method
Root cause analysis and continuous improvement leadership
Explains complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Manages customer expectations on their scope through debug, FAT and commissioning
Mentors Controls Engineer I and II in methods and standards
Sound judgment under time and ambiguity constraints
MEASUREMENTS OF SUCCESS: Controls scope of assigned machines delivered end to end against plan
Safety schemes evaluated and validated; hazard assessments completed
Complex issues diagnosed and resolved independently
Reviews of Controls Engineer I and II work completed, with findings closed
Reusable modules contributed back to the library
Owns a guide family or annex and keeps it current
Customer expectations managed on their scope through debug, FAT and commissioning
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the wage range for this role is
$110K - $125K
. The rate range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, generous health plans, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, generous 401(k) match and immediate vesting, short-term/long term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and education assistance.
Adaptec Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.