Apollo Technical has an immediate need for a Controls Engineer in the Cary NC area


As a Controls Engineer your primary responsibilities include electrical design and programming, testing, and implementation of HMI/PLC control systems, robotics, and vision systems.

Job Responsibilities:

Electrical:

• Develop electrical design, schematics, and drawings in AutoCAD
• Interpret mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Research supplier products for assembly components
• Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
• Check quality of assemblers/technicians work and assist during assembly
• Work with Sales Engineers to provide input with quote preparation as required

Programming:

• Design and develop software applications based on specifications or new concepts
• Understand client requirements for HMI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements
• Review, modify, and redesign legacy code (in-house and in the field)
• Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems
• Write user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed programs
• Conduct risk assessments for safety systems and robotics
• Requirement Reviews – Participate in reviews and work with Mechanical Engineering to ensure proper implementation of features

General:

• Able/willing to travel and work at customer sites (10-15%)
• Available/willing to work overtime to meet project commitments, as required

Experience/Education Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in engineering or related experience
• 2+ years of experience in the automation industry (multiple levels open)
• 2+ years PLC Development experience (Allen-Bradley, Omron)
• Configuring and designing HMI systems (Allen Bradley, PC)
• Configuring and programming Motion Controllers/Actuators
• Programming robots and autonomous mobile robots (Fanuc, ABB, UR, MIR)
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
• Desired – Programming Vision/Laser Systems (Cognex, Keyence, LMI)
• Desired – Programming/integrating National Instruments SW/HW

If interested email resumes to ryanb@apollotechnical.com or apply online

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