PLC Controls Engineer

$75,000 - $120,000/Yr

Applied Medical Distribution - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

Are you ready to be at the forefront of revolutionizing medical device manufacturing? As a Controls Engineer within our Automation team, you'll be working on-site at our global headquarters, pioneering cutting-edge machines, collaborating across departments, and leading the way in cost reduction while optimizing manufacturing processes. It's your chance to make an enduring impact on the future of healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Successfully apply electrical engineering principles, including electrical schematic design, component selection and panel design.
• Design and draft pneumatic diagrams and select components for automated equipment.
• Identify, select and program Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) control systems.
• Design, configure and program robotics, vision and motion systems.
• Design and troubleshoot safety devices, systems and safety Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Oversee the entire software lifecycle in a regulated environment.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams, assist in troubleshooting automated equipment, and provide feedback to improve processes and equipment.
• Understand and translate stakeholder requirements into technical specifications.
• Create software design specifications based on user requirements and equipment designs.
• Draft maintenance manuals and software design specifications to ensure that quality standards are being met with new and existing equipment.

Requirements

• Experience designing electrical and pneumatic controls systems.
• Experience programming HMIs and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Understanding of electrical assembly and wiring practices.
• Knowledge of electrical and safety standards.
• Experience troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Experience working with sensors, pneumatics, safety components/systems, motion controls, vision and robotics.
• Ability to integrate various components and systems into a cohesive and reliable automated solution, which includes interfacing with mechanical systems, robotics, vision systems, and other peripherals.
• Willingness to learn and grow.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $75000 - $120000 / year (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.