Automation (Controls) Engineer

2 days ago


Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines MicroSourcing Full time ₱1,200,000 - ₱2,400,000 per year

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Position: Automation (Controls) Engineer

Location: The Calyx Centre Cebu IT Park, 6000, Philippines

Work setup & shift: Night Shift / Onsite

You'll Have

  • Competitive Rewards: Enjoy above-market compensation, healthcare coverage on day one, plus one or more dependents, paid time-off with cash conversion, group life insurance, and performance bonuses
  • A Collaborative Spirit: Contribute to a positive and engaging work environment by participating in company-sponsored events and activities.
  • Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the balance between work and life that suits you with flexible work arrangements.
  • Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
  • Inclusive Teamwork: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive culture.

Position Overview
The Controls Engineer designs, develops, and implements electrical controls and automation systems to perform to the customer's expectations; collaborates with mechanical design engineers, writes programs and operational procedures for industrial material handling equipment; and is a support system during and after installation as the need arises.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other Duties May Be Assigned)

  • Interpret customer requirements, identify, and address design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget through clear customer communication.
  • Commission custom product solutions and systems Assist installation and troubleshooting control systems.
  • Lead as the Project Manager representing the electrical and programming functions of the business for all projects.
  • Organize Controls Engineering workload and set deadlines for milestones.
  • Support the manufacture, build and validation of systems which include pneumatics, hydraulics, servos, variable frequency drives, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, pushbuttons, robotics, and other such integration.
  • Writing AGV programs in structured text for varying machine designs and applications.
  • Creating system logic for AGV fleets.
  • Working with customers to establish AGV communication with the facilities operational system.
  • Performing startup and diagnostic tests on newly manufactured AGV's before completion.
  • Assist application sales engineers and product engineers in estimating cost of controls.
  • Develop cost-effective designs through key selection of control components to maximize profitability and in collaboration with purchasing.
  • Draw and review control schematics, able to interpret shop edits and implement them into final draft.
  • Write PLC programs that are simple to test, are well-documented and versatile.
  • Assist in the creation of operation and maintenance manuals related to controls.
  • Ability to balance multiple projects and prevent scope creeps.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

  • AutoCad Electrical
  • Project Management
  • Structured Text
  • CANbus & Ethernet communications
  • Ability to read, edit, and troubleshoot in Codesys

Must have good mechanical knowledge.

  • Experience in Allen-Bradley products and software, writing programs using Ladder Logic, and maintaining schematics/programs for future warranty/repairs.
  • Knowledge of NEC rules and best practices
  • Microsoft 365

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Experience Required (Any Of)

  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Controls Engineering Degree

**Troubleshooting skills are paramount.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret component cutsheets, vendor quotes, and sales proposals.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

REASONING ABILITY

  • Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
  • Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
  • Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Education: Bachelor's in Automation or Electrical Controls Engineering

Minimum Experience

  • AutoCAD Electrical: 1 year
  • Allen-Bradley PLC: 1 year
  • electrical or automation: 1 year

About MicroSourcing

With over 9,000 professionals across 13 delivery centers, MicroSourcing is the pioneer and largest offshore provider of managed services in the Philippines.

Our commitment to 100% YOU

MicroSourcing firmly believes that our company's strength lies in our people's diversity and talent. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces individuals of all races, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds. We provide space for everyone, embracing different perspectives, and making room for opportunities for each individual to thrive.

At MicroSourcing, equality is not merely a slogan - it's our commitment. Our way of life. Here, we don't just accept your unique authentic self - we celebrate it, valuing every individual's contribution to our collective success and growth. Join us in celebrating YOU and your 100%

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