Controls Engineer

Primary Responsibilities: Write, implement and test code to control machine motion per requirements Problem solving and solution recommendation Provide engineering support to customers Support the testing and installation of equipment Provide training for internal and external customers Provide feedback and support on Aagard’s process and standards for continuous improvement Provide support to the manufacturing floor and Customer Technical Service department Assist in the development and maintenance of Aagard’s standards Follow safe work practices Recommend and implement best practices to increase efficiency and reduce costs Communicate openly, share knowledge, build positive collaboration between departments and team members Support and contribute to department and company metrics Be actively engaged in continuous improvement projects and culture Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience Knowledge of programming practices Knowledge of motion and timing Knowledge of mechanical, controls, and electrical systems Ability to read electrical prints Knowledge of electronic components Experience or training with PC’s, servos, and PLC’s Previous experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley products preferred Previous experience with Beckhoff controls software a plus Experience with Microsoft Office products