Controls Engineer II
Country United States
State/Province Ohio
City Cincinnati
Regular / Temporary: Regular
Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-time
Overall Job Summary Pyramid designs and implements automation software and controls packages for fulfillment centers within the Supply Chain Industry. Our solutions facilitate communication between respective areas of a warehouse, balancing operations based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). We specialize in Warehouse Execution Software (WES), Order Finishing Systems, Loop Sortation, and Put-to-Light innovation. For over twenty years, Pyramid has provided increased throughput rates and full-system visibility to the biggest names in the e-commerce and retail industries.
Pyramid -is part of Matthews Automation Solutions. Together with our sister divisions, we deliver streamlined, automated order fulfillment solutions that boost material handling productivity, accuracy, and cost efficiency throughout your supply chain.
POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for designing and developing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs for material handling equipment. Understands equipment requirements and business and customer requirements that drive the design of the technical solutions. Participate in all phases of product development lifecycle, including the analysis, design, electrical designs, installation support, electrical installation debugging, system comissioning and support of other complimentary engineering staff. Resolve site requirement changes, and support solutions to complete designed equipment installation.
Job Responsibilities - Program PLCs to support equipment operations.
- Interface with customers to determine system requirements.
- Interface with internal engineering/project management to determine system requirements.
- Support electrical installation via interfacing to electrical installers.
- Debug electrical installation of controls and motor components.
- Support system post installation for customer service.
- Support after hours customer support calls.
- Additional duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Regularly/Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required
- Travel is required (up to 75%), including the potential for international travel
- High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
- Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
- Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
EEO Statement: Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
