Senior Controls Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Program and debug structured text on PLC controller platforms (Beckhoff TwinCAT)
• Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
• Create robust programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery to perform processes such as material pick and place, sortation, conveyance, storage/retrieval, and material transport
• Write and utilize communication protocols such as OPC-UA to interface equipment with Boxbot's proprietary software (BOS) and to collect data into production databases
• Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Beckhoff, Yaskawa etc.)
• Design and implement reliable control safety systems for gantries, conveyors, ASRS equipment, and other high-volume material handling equipment as per codes and standards
• Support electrical cabinet builds and field wiring
• Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits