Controls/Automation Engineer

The Bradbury Co., Inc. is recognized around the world as the leader in quality roll forming solutions. We are a family-owned company located in Moundridge, KS. Our headquarters in Moundridge employs around 350 employees.

LOCATION

Moundridge, KS

REGULAR WORKING HOURS

7:00 am - 3:30 pm M-F

SUMMARY

A Controls Engineer at The Bradbury Company will develop programming code to provide control of automated production equipment. Machines being controlled will include Operator Interface displays, Feedback devices (sensors, transducers, encoders, etc), Electric motor control (Servo, VFD, etc), as well as Pneumatic and Hydraulic devices. The software will operate in Programmable Logic Controllers, Operator interface panels, Motion Controllers, or Safety controllers. Programming Languages may include Ladder Logic, Function Block, C#, Python, and Structured Text.

EDUCATION/SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED

• BS in EE, CS, EET, or AS in AET or other equivalent training and experience
• Knowledge of industrial controls and system integration
• Ability to generate and debug PLC code (Allen-Bradley or Siemens a plus)
• Understanding of Motion Applications and the Physics of Motion Control
• Knowledge of motion application including Servo, Hydraulic, and VFD
• Knowledge of network integration and Ethernet communications
• Familiar with PC operating systems
• Basic understanding of electrical and health/safety codes
• Strong logical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Strong organizational and technical writing skills
• Understanding of mechanical systems
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Able to solve practical software control design problems and interpret technical publications.
• As required, responsible for the commissioning of lines at the customers facility.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with annual performance evaluations
• Health Insurance
  • Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
  • No Waiting Period
  • Coverage starts on the first of the next month following day 1 of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Roth & 401(k) + Company Match
• PTO
  • All new hires start with 80 hours of PTO on day 1
• Paid Holidays
• Safety Shoe Allowance of $150/yr
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Reduced Fee Child Care at Cradle to Crayons in Moundridge