Controls Engineer

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Parker Hannifin
Greeneville, TN, United States
  • Electronic
  • FullTime
  • FlexTime

Org Marketing Statement

Founded in 1917, Parker Hannifin Corporation is a $15 billion, global company.

With annual sales of over $15 billion in fiscal year 2022, Parker Hannifin is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company has operations in 45 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 66 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.

Parker’s engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world’s greatest engineering challenges. By partnering with customers, Parker improves their productivity and profitability and seeks new ways to solve humanity’s biggest challenges.

Position Summary

Design and commission electrical control systems for related equipment. Required systems knowledge includes but is not limited to pumps, flowmeters, sensors, pressure transducers, RFID commissioning, pick-to-light, scales, encoders, torque cells, load cells, safety light curtains and scanners, and other related instruments. Provide technical support for various control systems as needed. Specifically, electronics/controls/automation related issues, in close harmony with maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, commission, and maintain PLC and automation programs.

  • Develop control systems interface, maintenance, training approaches and documentation (functional diagrams, schematics, interface control documents); report of performance, function, safety, and reliability; requirements analysis, system function, and/or existing technology/manufacturing capability.

  • Create and/or manage related electrical schematics and drawings utilizing AutoCAD.

  • Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic piping & instrumentation diagrams

  • Responsible for electrical safety in designs (e.g. overcurrent protection, conductor and conduit sizing, insulation, grounding, etc.)

  • Utilize Parker’s Systems Development Process to insure system reliability. Facilitate and participate in system FMEAs and the development process.

  • Support training and knowledge development of maintenance personnel relating to electronics control systems.

  • Ensure all work is compliant to UL508A, OSHA, NFPA, and NEC

  • Should keep informed of new technologies, developments, products, and applications. Identify and recommend new products/solutions.

  • Assist Plant Engineer in maintaining current electrical and hydraulic prints for all equipment in the plant.

  • Monitor and evaluate all electrical codes established by OSHA.

  • Instruct maintenance personnel in troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic circuits as needed.

  • Analyze, locate, and repair malfunctions in complex solid-state, analog, and digital control systems.

  • Must be proficient in:

  • PLC development and commissioning, ladder logic, structured text, and function blocks

  • Siemens PLC software, Codesys, DirectLogic, Rockwell Automation Software (Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, FactoryTalk, etc.)

  • HMI development and commissioning, (Parker, AB PanelView, B&R automation, etc.)

  • 6 axis robot programming (ABB, Yaskawa, Fanuc)

  • Communication protocols: Modbus, Profibus, TCP/IP, RS-232, RS-485, OPC servers

  • Servo motor controls, VFD motor controls, pumps, PID tuning, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

  • Design and build UL508A compliant control panels

  • NEC (NFPA70): 3 phase AC circuits, single phase AC circuits, and DC circuits

  • Electrical wiring compliance to UL508A

  • Machine building, component level, low and medium voltage wiring

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required. Electrical Engineering degree preferred and 5-7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • 5 years’ experience troubleshooting and maintaining electronic controls on PLC controlled machines and product test stands.
  • Effective diagnostic techniques along with a working knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits as well as mechanical components.
  • Proficiency in working from electronic blueprints and schematics, engineering drawings and sketches and in the use of precision test and measurement equipment.
  • May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Demonstrated project management skills and creativity in new product design required.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and CAD software required.
  • Comprehensive presentational skills including experience using Power Point to develop presentations required.
  • Must have ability to effectively coordinate with others at a cross-functional level.
  • Position requires strong ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form in order to present information and respond to inquiries from employees, customers, and suppliers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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