Andrews Cooper is hiring a
Associate Controls Engineer

Summary

The job is for an Associate Controls Engineer at Andrews Cooper in Corvallis, OR. The role involves designing complex automated systems, writing software, and integrating various components. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 2+ years of experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university or a similar engineering degree
• 2+ years of experience designing complex automated systems as part of a multi-disciplined team
• Programming, using a wide variety of languages and platforms
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work closely with and maintain healthy relationships through fast-paced, high-pressure project cycles with clients and team members
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed (less than 20%)
• Must possess valid US Driver’s License
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Identify and integrate off-the-shelf components, including controllers, pneumatics, fluidics, robots, vision systems, motion systems, sensors, part handling systems, safety systems, and conveyors
• Write software and design hardware to support, control, and/or integrate the above automated systems, specifically PCs, PLCs, HMIs, Cameras, Motors, Drivers, Servos, Embedded Microcontrollers, and Safety Devices
• Produce designs for power circuits, control circuits, and safety circuits that are standards-compliant (ISO13849, NEC, and NFPA79)
• Validate solutions through engineering analysis and calculations
• Participate in regular project meetings with clients and project team to review project status (design, schedule, budget, change notifications, and risks)
• Power up and troubleshoot automation systems during startup phases
• Maintain professional, healthy working relationships with vendors and subcontractors
• Stay up-to-date on product improvements and newly available technologies for integration
• Mentor associate engineers and staff engineers
• Assist in proposal writing by providing design concepts, labor and material estimates, and scheduling
• Promote company values of exceptional engineering, trusted relationships, and uncompromised integrity

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in several of the following environments: PLC – Rockwell, Siemens, Codesys (Beckhoff, Bosch), HMI – Rockwell, Siemens, Maple Systems, Wonderware, Inductive Automation Ignition, Industrial Robotics – Fanuc, Epson, Denso, ABB, PC – LabVIEW, Python, VBA, VB, C (C, C++, C#), Java, CAD – AutoCAD Electrical, Solidworks Electrical, EPLAN, Familiarity with Virtual Machines, Linux, embedded systems

Benefits

• Competitive wages with incentive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance
• 401k Retirement savings with an automatic 3% contribution
• Engineering challenges collaborating with a varied team of A-player engineers of many disciplines
• Growth potential with an established engineering company with nearly 24 years of design excellence
• Long-term relationships and enduring partnerships
• Supportive, fun, and collaborative environment
• Andrews Cooper is an equal opportunity employer