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          "text": "<p><u><strong>Summary of Position</strong></u><br>\nThe Control Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining electrical control systems for&#xa0;<br>\nindustrial machinery and equipment. You will be responsible for working with OEM’s, creating electrical&#xa0;<br>\ndrawings, programming PLCs, configuring HMIs, and implementing safety systems to ensure the efficient and&#xa0;<br>\nsafe operation of manufacturing processes. The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday 10pm - 6:30am.</p><p><u><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></u></p><ul><li>Create electrical drawings for systems, includes control and power circuits, and panel layout.</li><li>Prepare&#xa0;and maintain electrical drawings in AutoCAD Electrical.</li><li>Design and program safety systems (Safety PLC and Controllers).</li><li>Design and develop PLC programming (AB, Omron, Siemens, Beckhoff, etc.).</li><li>Design of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, DeviceNet, Profibus, RS-232).</li><li>Program and implement HMI (AB, Siemens, Omron, Proface, Automation Direct, etc.).</li><li>Servo motion systems configuring and programming (AB, Omron, Siemens, ClearPath, etc.).</li><li>Machine vision design (Cognex, Keyence, Banner, Omron).</li><li>Assist with machine start-ups (I/O checks, devices setup, program upload, safety system checks, and&#xa0;machine test and debugging).</li><li>Provide instructions and technical scope of work for other controls personnel, electrical panel builders&#xa0;and machine assemblers.</li><li>Initiate preliminary PHSR’s with Safety Engineers as required.</li><li>Complete system documentation including drawing updates, operation manuals, and electronic&#xa0;settings.</li><li>Design and develop new machine controls including electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems.</li><li>Analyze project requirements and perform basic controls troubleshooting to support equipment&#xa0;operations.</li><li>Interface with production, quality, safety and engineering on changes and improvement ideas.</li><li>Support electrical installation by interacting with installers.</li><li>Work with others to detect problems and implement solutions.</li><li>Assist in defining controls architecture, platform, and functionality.</li><li>Identify controller hardware to meet I/O and computational requirements.</li><li>Utilizes PLC/HMI skills and knowledge to resolve problems, contribute to development of new&#xa0;products/processes and maintenance/improvement of existing equipment/processes.</li><li>Completes the actual PLC programming and HMI screen programming for production projects.</li><li>Collects and analyzes data, justify procedural changes or process modifications, and established&#xa0;operating procedures for the plant throughout the life of continuous improvement projects.</li><li>Improve the safety of manufacturing equipment by implementing a controls reliable system in place.</li><li>Contributes to project teams to ensure the successful completion of team objectives.</li><li>Identify procedural changes to improve manufacturing efficiencies.</li><li>Assist management team in the execution and completion of CIP Projects.</li><li>Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including ladder logic programs,&#xa0;relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics&#xa0;distribution and control.</li><li>Create, maintain, and keep current all hard copies and electronic data bases: all electrical, hydraulic,&#xa0;and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot&#xa0;programs; machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component part&#xa0;documentation.</li><li>Implement and maintain data collection system from shop floor processing equipment.</li><li>Maintain and update controls portion of machine standards.</li><li>Understanding of servo, stepper, or VFD motor control techniques and implementation.</li><li>Designs systems that are compliant with all&#xa0;current environmental and safety regulations, including&#xa0;OSHA, OHSA NEC, NFPA, CSA and Arc Flash</li></ul>",
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          "text": "<p><em>Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.</em>&#xa0;</p><p><strong><em>Our purpose</em></strong><em> is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.</em></p><p><em>At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. </em><em>Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce. </em></p><p><em>Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce &#xa0;high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth. &#xa0;We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.</em></p><p><em>Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.</em></p>",
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