Tessy Automation, located in Meadville, PA, provides specialized custom precision industrial automation for assembly, inspection, testing, material handling and manufacturing process applications.
We are currently looking for a Controls Engineer to join our talented team!
Check out our video on our company page under "About Tessy" to find out from our employees why you should join Tessy Automation!!
The Controls Engineer is responsible for working collaboratively to design, program, troubleshoot, and assist with the startup of electrical, pneumatic, and control systems for specialized automation machines.
Essential Position Competencies:
Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Exhibit the ability to see hidden problems
Time Management: Uses his or her time effectively and efficiently. Concentrates efforts on more important priorities. Gets more done in less time than others.
Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly. Is a relentless and versatile learner who is open to change and experiments. Quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of anything.
Technical Learning: Has the ability and desire to participate in training, both internal and external. Able to learn new technology and skills quickly.
Essential Functions:
- Work collaboratively with the Electrical Engineering Manager and/or other department members to create software applications and configuration files for all programmable devices within the architecture. This includes PLC logic, operator interfaces, motion controllers, robotics, vision inspection systems, and other programmable process equipment.
- Using input from the project design team, work collaboratively with department members to define suitable system architectures for custom automation equipment. The architecture will include proper selection of a system controller (PLC, PAC, etc.); networking design, including a selection of critical networking components; selection of input and output hardware; selection of motion control components; selection of safety interlocks and controllers; provision to integrate.
- Considering NEC, NFPA, and customer standards, and corporate standards. Advise designers on control circuit design and panel layouts.
- Make sure drawings are functional to allow the electrical assembly department to do the job efficiently.
Additional Position Functions:
- Review sales and engineering information with the project team and Electrical Engineering Manager. Check time and material budget. Notify the Manager or Project Manager if engineering estimates differ from the budget.
- Considering NEC, NFPA, and customer standards, and corporate standards. Advise designers on control circuit design and panel layouts.
- Utilizing internal standards, create organized bills of material for all designs. Inform the Project Manager of any long-lead items.
- Familiarity with electrical safety circuits, motion control, and robotic safety interface is desirable.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar field and/or automation engineering related experience.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in the following areas: PLC programming (Allen-Bradley), HMI programming (Allen-Bradley), Vision programming (Cognex, Keyence), Robotics programming (Epson, Fanuc).
Tessy Automation offers a generous compensation and 401k match.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Automation Engineering related: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
