Controls Engineer

About the Position

Controls Engineer

Pineville, NC, United States

Our drive and control technologies ensure efficient, powerful, and safe movement in machines and systems of any size. We inspire our customers with intelligent components, tailored system solutions, and services – from fully connected applications to the factory of the future. Bosch Rexroth is dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation and technology. We are looking for associates who will take on our customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found and who will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and exciting environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the complete automation package design including schematics, PLC, motion, and programming.
• Generate and manage electrical drawings and sketches required to effectively fabricate, install, and/or commission customer-defined systems.
• Develop programming as needed for the projects: programming PLCs, HMIs, and Servo drives.
• Set functionality and communication with customer controls systems such as Ethercat, Profinet, and Ethernet IP.
• Size Motors, Drives, and overloads.
• Familiar with Safety Controls and circuits. Calculate loads, fault current, and voltage drop.
• Perform final acceptance testing/checkouts, point-to-point checkout of electrical and control systems.
• Selection and sometimes the assembly of cable, cable trays, and conduit.
• Interface with customers to resolve discrepancies in specifications and drawings.
• Troubleshoot field problems (fielding service questions from existing customer base, sales reps, and field service techs related to operation and troubleshooting of control systems).
• Develop and monitor schedule and cost on jobs that he/she is responsible.
• Review customer specifications and develop Automation package BOM and estimates for Sales and Aftermarket Parts.
• Work with Sales, Engineers, and potential customers to determine optimal solutions for their applications.
• Estimate design and execution time and provide written narrative for sales proposals.
• Travel to customer/vendor locations as needed.
• Develop/maintain/modify drawings in support of our standard offerings and customer application.
• Implement Engineering Standards and tools.
• AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN P8

Requirements

• A BSEE/BSET or Associate's Degree with 5 years’ work experience (ideal candidate will have “hands on” electrical experience).
• Experienced PLC programmer familiar with Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff products.
• Understanding of controls (motion, PLC, Servo) and experience in troubleshooting systems.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to support design team and sales.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD electrical, or EPLAN P8, Microsoft Office (Word, PPT, Excel, and Project).
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of basic electricity and electrical circuits required.
• Ability to direct/supervise electrical subcontractors is required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and perform basic engineering calculations.
• Successful experience of three to five years in the development and implementation of automation, electrical design, control system integration, schematics, VFDs, servo control, 3-phase systems, motor control, power distribution, and an understanding of industrial controls networks.
• Strong teamwork, good written/verbal communications, and client relationship skills.
• Self-starter, ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to read, program, and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic or other PLC-based machine codes to resolve complex problems and/or optimize machine performance.
• Digital drive (AC and DC) experience required.
• Servo Motor and Drive Sizing.

Nice to Have

• Knowledgeable of NFPA 70 (Sect. 501), National Electrical Code (NEC), UL508, and standard industry design practices.
• C++, Java, Visual Basic, Node Red, Python.
• Assembling, evaluating, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, motors, and drives.
• Electrical panel design.
• Frequency Drive Programming.
• I4.0 experience/IOT gateway.

We Offer

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success! Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: Bosch Benefits

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

About the Company

Bosch Rexroth is dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation and technology. We are a global, fully networked company with locations in more than 80 countries all over the world. Our success, and our roadmap for the future, is based on our lived values, which cover everything from community to the environment, to being a social employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.