Location:
Baltimore/Washington D.C.
Category
Engineering
Division
Intralox
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Intralox, L.L.C., the world leader in conveyor equipment solutions utilizing modular plastic conveyor belts, has multiple positions available for either Electrical or Software Controls Engineers at our Baltimore, MD office.
Intralox Equipment specializes in turnkey solutions for the logistics and Material Handling Industry.  Intralox works closely with our customers, determining their needs while discovering where Intralox can bring significant value for them.  Such activities include design, engineering, manufacturing, installing, commissioning, training, and supporting conveyance and sortation solutions.
Electrical and Software Controls Engineers must have familiarity with Industry standards with a variety of the field concepts, best practices, and procedures. Candidates will be expected to use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, perform a variety of complicated tasks, and have a wide degree of creativity.
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.
Responsibilities:
• Implementation of new Algorithms
• Maintenance of existing software products and components
• Develops software for control systems that include field devices such as photo eyes, shaft encoders, barcode scanners, pneumatics, scales, motors, VFDs, etc.
• Provides technical support.
• Works closely with product owners and project managers to complete projects.
• Relies on and creates instructions and established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Assists with project commissioning and troubleshooting of field installations.
• Assists with creation and teaching of associated training.
• Assists with technical documentation deliverables.
• May be assigned small projects to complete independently.
Requirements:
• Accredited B.S. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Ability to develop software from scratch using an object orientated programming language.
• Ability to understand and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Previous knowledge of commonly used controls engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to understand manufacturer data sheets and apply them in practice.
• Ability to configure PLCs, HMIs, computers, networks, cameras, and variable frequency drives which are used to control sorters, conveyors, and other related equipment.
• Ability to problem solve and be creative.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to build effective relationships with engineering groups, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• A self-managed individual who is a team player.
• Ability to travel (up to 50%), work weekends, holidays and overtime when required.
• Must have ability to lift 70 pounds and climb ladders.
Desired Qualifications:
• 2+ years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with Software Change Management
• GitHub
• Experience with the following Developer Software:
• Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation Studio 5000.
• SIEMENS TIA Portal
• Beckhoff TWINCAT
• Matlab and Matlab Simulink
• Experience with any of the following HMI/GUI platforms:
• Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation FT View SE/Machine Edition/Optix
• Siemens, WinCC
• Inductive Automation Ignition
• Experience with any of the following Fieldbuses and communication protocols:
• EtherNet/IP, Profinet, CANopen, EtherCAT, TCP/IP
• Experience with IT networking:
• Familiar with PTC Windchill PLM environment (or similar)
• Familiar with ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP
• Basic understanding of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, and UL508A Standards and regulations
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