Controls Engineer

Intralox
flexible benefit account, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Feb 19, 2025
Intralox, the leading conveyance solutions provider, is currently seeking a qualified and talented individual for an Automations Controls Engineering position to work on complex and game-changing problems. Position Description: Perform a wide variety of duties in an R&D environment. Design and develop software for equipment in the conveyance industry with detailed emphasis on programming using PLC languages, and other higher-level programming languages. Software installation and troubleshooting during commissioning phase. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected in the day-to-day work. Each role varies in the amount of travel required. This position is based out of our office in Hanover, MD in the Greater Baltimore/Washington DC area. Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businesses worldwide. Our global workforce of over 3,000 employees in 20+ countries consist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers' growth worldwide for more than 45 years. Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset. Key Responsibilities: Own the electrical controls portion of Intralox solutions from concept engineering through customer implementation. Design control systems in support of conveying applications where specific features of conveyor equipment are enhanced (enabled) by electronic controls. Independently write, implement, document and debug software for controls systems including field devices such as photoeyes, shaft encoders, barcode scanners, solenoids, scales, etc.... Independently design in CAD electrical control panel layouts, bills of materials and schematics. Execute budgeting, estimating and pricing of control systems per project or proposal scope. Manage procurement of electrical and control components for control systems. Oversee value engineering of design, components and materials. Manage and direct on-site (in-plant) installation and commissioning of control systems in conjunction with equipment installations or leads project commissioning and troubleshooting of field installations Create documentation and training materials for all potential users including but not limited to Intralox engineers, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors. Provide remote and on-site (in-plant) troubleshooting of control systems. Complete assigned projects to quality standards, on time, and within budget. Interface with a global team of like-minded professionals. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other related field Minimum 3 years' software programming experience in industrial automation Good knowledge and experience with Rockwell Controls or Siemens or Beckhoff or other Controls Platform and comfortable in ladder logic and structured text. Proficient in configuring PLC's, HMI's, computers, networks, cameras and variable frequency drives which are used to control sorters, conveyors, and other related equipment. Experience in AutoCAD Electrical for control circuit development or similar experience. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Mastery of English language. Willingness and ability to train Equipment builders across the world. Work in a team environment; acceptance of established standards. Understanding of mechanical systems; willingness to work with hand tools. Ability and willingness to travel (both domestic and international) and perform field service (10-50%), work weekends holidays and overtime when required. Desired Qualifications: Experience with BECKHOFF Controls Platform and TwinCAT programming Experience with MATLAB programming *Experience with Industrial Machine Vision tools and programming The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated, persuasive and intelligent. The individual's personal style will need to be suited to a culture which is team based, entrepreneurial, fast paced, value-driven with high corporate standards. The individual will need to be very comfortable working in a lean, matrixed, highly customer focused organization with strong ethical standards. Intralox's benefit program is a major part of an employee's total compensation from the company. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Intralox considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training and key skills. Therefore, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their salary expectations. The position is eligible for one of the following: commissions, discretionary incentives, or production incentives according to the terms of those plans Salary Range $68,000 to $187,600.