Samuel Automation · 6 hours ago
Controls Engineer II
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSamuel Automation is a company focused on designing and developing custom controls systems for automated manufacturing systems. The Controls Engineer II will be responsible for designing control systems, integrating hardware and software components, and collaborating with various stakeholders during the project lifecycle.
Industrial Automation
Hiring Manager
Uttara Anand Bhargava
Responsibilities
Designs and develops control systems and software programs specific to customer and project requirements based on standard programming methods when applicable
Selects and integrates hardware and software components such as robots, grippers, load cells, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems and lasers
Debugs and commissions’ software programs at Samuel Automation during systems integration phase and then at the Customer’s site during installation
Collaborate with Machine Builders, Mechanical Designers, Project Managers, and vendors
Performs engineering calculations with respect to power consumption, current capacity, shielding, signal integrity, risk assessment, etc., as related to automation machinery designs
Formulates and produces a complete electrical design package which includes detailed schematics, cable routing diagrams, panel layouts, bills of materials, and 3rd party specifications, based on Samuel Automation standard specifications and the customer’s requirements
Mentor junior designers and supports Machine Builders and Electrical Technicians during the build phase
Travels as required to Customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, and training tasks
Consults regularly with Project Managers to report status, raise issues, take direction, and assist where able
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, specializing in controls systems design or software engineering
3 to 7 plus years' experience writing software and electrical design for automation systems
Demonstrated success functioning as a controls design engineer on multiple automation projects
Ability to cross international borders. (Passport required)
Must be able to travel 10% of the time
This is a Safety Sensitive position
Preferred
BSEE degree preferred
Ability to create, modify, and integrate new PLC and HMI programs. Studio 5000, FT View Studio preferred
Experience developing system electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
Ability to modify existing vision applications
Robot experience, preferably Staubli, Fanuc or ABB
Experience developing applications in either C#, MS Visual Studio
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language
Company
Samuel Automation
Samuel Automation specializes in seamlessly integrating modern automation solutions into existing manufacturing environments, developing systems for new production needs and enhancing workflows with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase