Controls Engineer III Loc: Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

100,000 - 200,000

Job Description:

Role:Controls Engineer III

Loc: Tucson, AZ


  • Essential Job Functions IncludeDesigns and develops control systems and software programs specific to customer and project requirements based on standard programming methods when applicable.
  • 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 material requisition forms, based on Automation standard specifications and the customer\'s requirements.
  • 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 Automation during systems integration phase and then at the Customer\'s site during installation.
  • Travels as required to Customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, and training tasks.
  • Gives technical direction to Machine Builders and Electrical Technicians as needed.Provides technical mentoring to Junior
  • Engineers as needed.Consults regularly with Project Managers to report status, raise issues, take direction, and assist where able.
  • Presents designs during internal and Customer project reviews.


Job Requirements :

  • Bachelor\'s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, specializing in controls systems design or software engineering.
  • BSEE degree preferredSeven plus years\' experience writing software and electrical design for automation systems.
  • Ability to create new PLC and HMI programs. Studio 5000, FT View Studio preferredExperience developing system electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Demonstrated success functioning as a controls design engineer on multiple automation projects.
  • Ability to develop Cognex or Keyence vision applications.
  • Robot experience, preferably Staubli, KUKA or ABBExperience developing applications in either C#, MS Visual Studio, .Net.Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers.Demonstrated success in working with aggressive deadlines.U.S. CitizenshipAbility to cross international borders. (Passport required)Must be able to travel 15% of the time.


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