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Junior Controls Engineer

BEUMER Group

Junior Controls Engineer

Somerset, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY

    The Junior Controls Engineer position is a hands-on job requiring excellent technical, organizational and communication skills.  The Junior Controls Engineer applies professional programming knowledge and skills to project machine control programming, primarily within the high-speed sorter division relating to the sorter control system. 

    This position offers the opportunity for career development and will work closely with mechanical engineering, software developers, electrical engineering, project management and customer support.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Understand customer requirements and translate those into programmatic design.
    • Design and program machine control for all types of BEUMER sorters using the BEUMER base machine control code.
    • Design and program machine control for all types of BEUMER palletizers and Stretch Hood machines
    • Design and program operator panels and HMI systems.
    • Prepare and test PLC hardware for projects.
    • Understand electrical design drawings and specifications as they relate to machine control programming.
    • Work with electrical engineering to define I/O network and addressing.
    • Work with engineering in selection and test of peripheral equipment.
    • Work with the PC software developers.
    • Participate in in-house testing at any BEUMER office of the machine control system.
    • Prepare as-built documentation for every project.
    • Participate in the on-site machine control commissioning.
    • Participate in second tier software response line.
    • Work with sub-contractors in the controls and electrical area, specifying scope and deliverables and supervising the correct and timely delivery.
    • May be assigned to special projects as needed
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    • Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering
    • ABILITY TO TRAVEL UP TO 50%

    Knowledge of:

    • Advanced machine control concepts.
    • Fundamental mathematical techniques.
    • Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs or ability to learn quickly.

    Ability to:

    • Evaluate controls engineering problems.
    • Program machine controls
    • Keep abreast of changes in engineering technology.
    • Work as part of the project team.
    • Prepare specifications and documents in accordance with requirements.
    • Investigate technical problems and establish procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences.
    • Use computer-based tools for communication, project management and programming.
    • Quickly acquire programming skills for other machine control platforms.
    • Travel nationally and internationally (50%)
    • Excellent time management skills
    • Attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly;
    • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
    • Handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure; sense of both urgency and thoroughness
    • Professional, positive, and energetic attitude

    DESIRED

    • Minimum 0-2 years of work experience preferred, but not required.
    • Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous: Warehousing and/or Distribution.

    COMMITMENT REQUIRED.  We are looking for a long-term commitment, the ability to set and meet goals and the willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.

    Additional Information

    BEUMER is an innovative company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees. And by the way, no waiting period, they start when you do:

    • We pay 100% of medical & dental premiums for you AND your eligible dependents
    • 401k Retirement Plan with a generous match, because we care about your future
    • Life Insurance is provided free for all employees
    • Generous amount of paid time off
    • Long-term disability (yes, we cover that too!)

    BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.