Controls Design Engineer Analyst
Core
Designing semi-complex electrical hardware and control software for material handling automation systems, specifically conveyor systems.
Role type
Controls Design Engineer Analyst
Builds
Material handling automation systems (conveyor systems)
Domain
Industrial automation / Material handling
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Electrical component selection, CAD tools for electrical layouts/schematics, Power calculations (FLA, Power Drop, Cable Length), Industrial network design (Ethernet, ProfiBus/ProfiNet, ASi, DCAN), PLC programming (Siemens, ABB, Beckhoff), VFD configuration, Embedded controller configuration, System emulation modeling
Preferred skills
Mechatronics engineering background, Material handling automation project experience
Technologies
AB Logix Designer, Siemens TIA Portal/Step 7, CAD tools
Responsibilities
Interpret design inputs to produce semi-complex system designs; Select and place electrical/controls components; Build electrical layouts and schematic drawings; Perform electrical calculations for compliance; Design industrial networks; Configure VFDs and embedded controllers; Create system emulation models; Document findings and share knowledge with junior engineers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC