A client in the Saw Mill Industry located in Cornelius, OR is hiring for a Controls Engineer to join their team. Responsibilities will include:
· Troubleshoot existing machine control systems.
· Write ladder logic programs to control highly mechanical machines.
· Write HMI programs for interfacing between PLC and operators.
· Create and maintain system PLC manuals.
· Interface and communicate with vendors, customers, software engineering, installation contractors and project management.
· Design control systems for new projects.
· Develop and engineer electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and PLC logic.
· Installation of systems at mills. This includes terminating wires in system cabinets, calibrating the system, testing the system, and updating the PLC and HMI code from issues that arise during the installation.
· 20-30% travel is typical.
· Three plus years of Programming PLC systems in an industrial environment
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- Ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems in test and operational environments
- Ability to read a multimeter and basic wiring skills
- Experience with ladder logic and HMI
- Willingness to travel
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.