What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engine position at Actalent?
Description:
Our Team is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the Material Handling Equipment MHE engineering team. This individual will challenge current processes equipment procedures and electrical/controls specifications in our delivery stations in order to come up with creative and implementable process improvement initiatives. This Sr Controls Engineer will also design development of new and existing Delivery station electrical and controls layouts. This position will be responsible for designing managing and executing the next generation of delivery station processes equipment and operations. This is a unique opportunity to own new innovative projects that will advance the intelligence of our last mile business.
Key job responsibilities
- Own the design and development of industrial controls design for complex material handling systems considering human/equipment interactions for the Logistics North America network
- Act as the interface between the MHE vendors and internal engineering design teams during the electrical and controls design of the complex material handling systems to ensure vendor compliance with controls specifications NEC NFPA 70 and other applicable codes
- Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility projects and tasks while effectively influencing negotiating and communicating with internal and external business partners contractors and vendors
- Conduct post mortem on designs after implementation in partnering with Safety Maintenance and Operations
- Review new advanced technology being introduced into the MHE systems with a focus on the electrical and controls interfacing requirements
- Evaluate pricing of project proposals change orders and other quotes as they related to the electrical and controls scope
- Use of AutoCAD AutoCAD electrical and/or Eplan for review of electrical schematics and layouts
- Review and update of specifications to maintain the optimal technology in controls for Logistics
- Understand material handling control systems including relay logic Allen Bradley PLCs IPCs and industrial networks such as Ethernet motor control systems and electrical distribution systems
- Develop document and update design standards in conjunction with worldwide design teams with emphasis on the electrical and controls design standards
- Experience with technical solutions that encompass advanced technology applications conveyor hardware selection material handling integration and vendor commissioning content and expectations
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Engineering Technology or other related Engineering
- 5 years of experience in Electrical/Control systems in a PLC based controls design Allen bradley preferred development implementation in a fast-paced industrial logistics production or manufacturing environment
- 5 years of experience directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications
- Masters degree in Electrical or Controls Systems Engineering or a related STEM field
- Operations Management/Distribution Center experience
- Experience in technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering projects or programs
- Knowledge to communicate to vendors and make decisions using industry standard knowledge Controls theory mechanical/electrical systems and passive infrastructure.
- Knowledge of codesys IPC technologies and Ethernet networks
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment packaging technologies and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience to build relationships with business partners and key stakeholders and the experience to work in a cross-functional organization
- Written verbal and interpersonal skills
- Analytical and project management skills
- PLC code development and software deployment experience
- Knowledge to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
- Knowledge with Functional Safety standards IEC 62061 ISO 13849 or IEC 61508
- Knowledge with Microsoft Office products: Excel Project and Outlook
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
