Controls Engineer III

Position Description 
TREW is a provider of Automated Equipment, Control Systems and Warehouse Execution Software. As a Controls Engineer III, you will design and implement electrical controls systems for automated material handling equipment. This is project/application-based work that includes development of specifications, review electrical drawings, and creation of PLC/PAC logic. Project design and testing will take place in the office.  Completed work is installed and tested at the clients’ facility.  
You must be self-motivated, dedicated and possess a strong sense of initiative. You must have the ability to easily adapt to changing situations and have a strong technical background in electrical and controls systems. Candidates must have a strong task-based skillset with a focus on organization, time-management, and prioritization. Candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills plus the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of people at all levels of expertise.  
As a Controls Engineer III, you will be involved in projects from the concept phase through design, programming, testing and onsite support.  You will serve as the primary technical contact for a project. You will have direct interaction with clients throughout each project. You will work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering and Project Management. On large projects, you will work within a design team and for smaller projects you will work on your own with supervision from team leaders, project engineers, project managers and your supervisor.  

Duties / Responsibilities     
Meeting with both client and internal project teams to define applications and produce description of operation documents  
Leads training/mentoring of co-op personnel and junior engineers on design process, system commissioning, and department method and delegates as appropriate 
Leads small to medium sized projects by defining and issuing work to assigned team members. Works independently and with minimal supervision.    
Leads large sized projects to execute design per project requirements with minimal supervision  
Defines and maintains a project schedule and ensures the project team meets milestones  
Defines and maintains the project forecast for resources, materials, and expenses   
Meets or exceeds the financial budget for resources, materials, and expenses  
Directs and assigns teammates as well as assigns priorities to meet the project needs    
Generates project specific documentation using standard company formats  
Reviews electrical design and communication architecture diagrams, providing feedback to electrical engineers  
Designs interfaces to devices such as network I/O, variable speed drives, camera/laser scanner ID systems and scales.  
Customizing standard products to meet the requirements of each project  
Configures interfaces to WCS or WES software systems  
Uses automation programming software to create PLC programs for automating machinery  
Configuring standard PLC programs for real-time control of automated equipment and collection of diagnostic and production data.  
Generates new PLC programs, methods and standards  
Develop application programs to control automated equipment based upon specific electrical and mechanical system design as well as operational requirements.   
Creating application programs for Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen design  
Conducting in-house preliminary testing and onsite testing of the system as installed at the customer’s facility.   
Interact with mechanical and electrical engineering during project design reviews  
Work closely with electrical, mechanical and software engineers to integrate project solutions  
Participating and leading design reviews with project teams  
Performs on-site technical checkout, often working with installation teams   
Performs on-site system commissioning at client sites to validate controls software  
Provides customer training and support during project turnover to the end user  
Provides continuing support for finished projects  
Ensures all project checklists and ‘as-built’ documentation is complete and archived at project completion  
Assists engineering leadership in completion of work-flow process and updates work-flow instructions  
Reports project status to the project managers and department supervisor/manager  
Directs assigned team in the field and assigns priorities consistent with project requirements   
Identifies methods and tools that improved department efficiency  

Required Skills/ Abilities 
Ability to multi-task and maintain deadlines while ensuring quality in a collaborative, team-oriented environment  
Self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently and with minimal supervision  
Must have good organizational and leadership skills   
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills 
Proficient with MS Office Software including Word, Excel & Outlook  
Proficient with personal computers and experience using Microsoft Windows operating systems  
Knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical   
Advanced knowledge of RSLogix/Studio 5000  
Knowledge of 480vac 3-phase power  
Knowledge of 120vac and/or 24VDC controls circuits 
Advanced knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC/PAC Controllers or similar automation controllers   
Advanced knowledge of ladder logic, structured text, function block or other high-level programming languages   
Knowledge of safety PLCs and safety systems or similar a plus  
Advanced knowledge with industrial control systems including PLC and HMI systems  
Proficient with industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP & AS-Interface  
Ability to read and understand system layouts, schematics and other controls system drawings  
Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting using various hand tools and meters 

Education & Experience 
Bachelors of Science Degree (or pursuing degree) from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), Computer Science (BSCS), Computer Engineering (BSCE), Computer Engineering Technology (BSCET) or equivalent experience  
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience designing industrial controls systems  
Experience with material handling equipment controls, industry experience preferred but not required  

Work Environment 
Ability to work effectively in a warehouse and/or construction environment for system testing  
Climbing ladders and moving around on platforms to maneuver in and around equipment  
Flexibility to travel, often via air with the ability to travel 30-40%, on a calendar year basis to job sites both domestically and abroad. Travel may include weekends and/or holidays.   
Ability to work non-traditional hours that may on occasion include nights, weekends and/or holidays  

Physical Requirements 
Capable of working in a construction site environment (no air conditioning, dusty, loud etc.) and following all site safety rules such as wearing personal protective equipment (hard hats, safety shoes, hearing protection, etc.) 
Ability to frequently move about the work site to access equipment, etc. and remain standing stationary for extended periods of time.  

Trew EEO Statement 
Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. 

Other Duties 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.