Controls Engineer

BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. BEUMER Group offers the right solution for almost every logistic challenge. We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

The Controls Engineer position is a hands-on job requiring excellent technical, organizational and communication skills.  The Controls Engineer applies professional programming knowledge and skills to project machine control programming, primarily within the Baggage Handling division relating to the baggage control system.

The focus of the US controls department is on Allen-Bradley technology, but work will be done on a Siemens platform, so both programming platforms must be experienced. BEUMER will provide training, both in general technology and special applications and equipment.

This position offers the opportunity for career development and will work closely with mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, project management and service.
 

Responsibilities:

• Understand customer requirements and translate those into programmatic design.
• Design and program machine control for all types of BEUMER baggage handling systems using the BEUMER base machine control code.
• Prepare and test PLC hardware for projects.
• Prepare/ Review electrical design drawings and specifications as they relate to machine control programming.
• Prepare/ Review electrical design
• Work with electrical engineering to define I/O network and addressing.
• Work with engineering in selection and test of peripheral equipment.
• Work with the PC software developers.
• Participate in in-house testing at any BEUMER office of the machine control system.
• Prepare as-built documentation for project.
• Assist in the programming and debugging of PLC and HMI systems for the Crisbelt as needed
• Participate in the on-site machine control commissioning.
• Participate in second tier software response support line.
• May be assigned to special projects or required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by management, to meet company need
• Review As-Sold Documents, Create WBS, Review Project Specification & create RFI, Project Risk/Opportunity Assessment (Technical), Update Requirement Traceability.
• Assist product development controls aspect with respect to baggage handling equipment
• Support Field Installation & Commissioning.

Compensation range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

Requirements/Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering/ Controls engineering or other combinations of experience and training that meet the minimum requirements
• Knowledge of:
  • Machine control concepts.
  • Fundamental mathematical techniques.
  • Programming of Siemens and/ Or Allan Bradley PLCs.
• Ability to:
  • Evaluate controls engineering problems
  • Keep abreast of changes in engineering technology
  • Work as part of the project team
  • Prepare specifications and documents in accordance with requirements
  • Investigate technical problems and establish procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences
  • Use of computer based tools for project management and programming
  • Travel nationally and internationally
• Excellence time management
• Attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly
• Excellence in communication (both verbal and written)
• Excellence in handling multiple tasks and work well under pressure; sense of both urgency and thoroughness
• Professional, positive, and energetic attitude

Desired: 

• Minimum 2-3 years’ work experience preferred
• Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous: experience in airport baggage handling system

BEUMER is an innovative company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees:

• Medical & Dental Premiums: We cover 100% of the premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• 401(k) with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our competitive retirement plan.
• Life Insurance / Long Term Disability: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Yes, we cover that too!
• Ancillary Insurances: Including vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.                       
• Generous Paid Time Off: Achieve the optimal work-life balance.
• Company Holidays: Enjoy paid time off on designated company holidays including additional flex days for times that matter most!
• Performance-Based Bonus: Eligibility to participate in our Target Agreement Plan for bonus potential.

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.