Controls Engineer

Adaptec Solutions · Rochester

FULL TIME$1,10,000 – $1,10,000 / yr

Job Description

Controls Engineer III

JOB

SUMMARY

The Controls Engineer III owns the design, development and implementation of control systems for complex machines and integrated multi-station cells. This role is assigned outcomes rather than methods, chooses its approach within department standards, and leads controls execution from design through commissioning.

The position resolves conflicting requirements, adapts standard approaches where the application requires it, and evaluates the safety scheme for the machines it owns. It is the primary controls contact during debug, FAT and commissioning, assigns and reviews the work of Controls Engineer I and II within its scope, and contributes reusable modules and documentation back to the department.

JOB DUTIES &

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own controls design for complex machines and integrated multi-station cells

Determine control architecture and review the device list

Evaluate the safety scheme; participate in hazard risk assessment and validate safety functions

Define PLC program structure and outline; advanced use of UDT and AOI

Own HMI concept and outline for a cell

Design network topology and addressing; integrate robots and third-party equipment

Determine power requirements and panel sizing; approve the electrical BOM

Lead sequence validation, manual and auto mode runs, and fault recovery

Run commissioning debug and electrical install validation

Assign and review Controls Engineer I and II work; serve as named reviewer on code and drawings

Estimate a machine or cell and participate in project risk assessment

Contribute reusable modules to the library and own a guide family or annex

Travel to customer sites to lead debug, commissioning and customer acceptance — approximately 25% of time.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline or equivalent experience, required.

4–7 years owning complex machine or cell controls

Experience with recovery, abnormal handling and cross-system integration

Leadership in on-site debug, commissioning and acceptance

Proficient on more than one PLC/HMI platform

Experience evaluating safety schemes and validating safety functions

Mentoring less experienced engineers; contributing reusable modules

MEASUREMENTS

OF SUCCESS

Controls scope of assigned machines delivered end to end against plan

Safety schemes evaluated and validated; hazard assessments completed

Complex issues diagnosed and resolved independently

Reviews of Controls Engineer I and II work completed, with findings closed

Reusable modules contributed back to the library

Owns a guide family or annex and keeps it current

Customer expectations managed on their scope through debug, FAT and commissioning

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the wage range for this role is

$110K - $125K . The rate range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, generous health plans, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, generous 401(k) match and immediate vesting, short-term/long term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and education assistance.

Adaptec Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Company	Adaptec Solutions
Location	Rochester
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time
Salary	$1,10,000 – $1,10,000 / yr

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