Controls Engineer

Kasa Companies is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and develop electrical schematics and control systems. The role involves utilizing AI tools for code development and troubleshooting, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and participating in on-site startup and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities:

• Design work including electrical schematics, power circuit and control circuit sizing and loading, SCCR calculations, and thermal Calculations for control panels
• Follows Kasa design & sizing procedures as well as NEC (NFPA 70) and UL508A requirements and any other project specific code requirements
• Utilizes AI tools (ChatGPT, Gronk, ClaudeCode, CoPilot and others) to assist in the development of code, validation of quality and troubleshooting of code
• Utilizes AI tools to effectively prepare for on-site startup and commissioning activities
• Assist with and perform formal electrical drawing quality control processes such as yellow lines for drafting accuracy or red lines for content and design accuracy
• Follows document control procedures for revisions, submittals, and Kasa design process flow
• Understands various PLC ladder logic and HMI programming systems
• May perform modifications to PLC programs and HMI programs
• Debugs and tests control systems at the customer's facility (start-up/stand-by)
• Works alone or with project team and communicate well with the project lead and or project manager
• Designs lockout placards
• Develops checkout and validation forms for Factory Acceptance tests and on-site commissioning and all required documentation on projects per the Kasa Process Manual
• On-site startup and commissioning of systems. May involve 10 to 20 hour shifts per day as required to meet specific start-up schedules
• Basic level of understanding of UL508A for industrial control panels
• Understands and follows Kasa Standard Operating Procedures
• Exemplifies Kasa Values including Teamwork, Integrity, Relationships, Play, Improvement, Perseverance, Conscientiousness and Excellence
• Demonstrates Kasa’s Behavioral Norms including Be Present, Speak Your Truth, Attend to Safety & Be Open to Outcomes
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all attendance standards and company policies
• Other duties as assigned
• No supervisory responsibilities
• Shadows Kasa lead engineer for customer or contractor meetings to learn the politics of meetings and how to answer questions and ask appropriate questions and look out for Kasa’s interests
• Completes Industrial safety & lock out/tag out
• Completes company LEAN training and participates in Kaizen events as needed
• Understands Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and how it applies to this position as determined by ISO 9001 and to facilitate continuous improvement
• Completes Kasa Process Manual training
• Completes UL508A Level 1 training

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook required
• Ability to interpret a variety of instruction, either written or verbal, diagram or schedule
• Maintains an acceptable driving record (MVR)
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and subordinates in a one-on-one and/or group setting
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and dimensions
• Ability to work with fractions and decimals, converting them back and forth
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Ability to multi-task in a high pace environment
• Organizational skills and attention to detail a must
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize time and various projects
• Ability to work with confidential data
• Skills in organization, prioritization and time management
• Work under stress to meet project deadlines and minute attention to detail
• Work with customers that are demanding and at times have unrealistic expectations
• Two years controls engineer experience preferred
• PLC hardware and programming experience preferred
• Prior experience in the conveyor, material handling or related industries desired
• Experience with GuardLogix or PanelView desired