Electrical Controls Engineer

Essex, Maryland, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Industrial & Manufacturing, Robotics & AutomationIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of experience in PLC and HMI systems support, with familiarity in die cast, injection molding, or similar manufacturing processes preferred. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline is preferred but not required. Experience with TIA portal and Siemens S7 is strongly preferred, while knowledge of Allen Bradley is a plus. Previous experience providing remote support via teleservice is helpful, and candidates must be willing to travel up to 10-15% per year and be on call or work overtime occasionally during equipment installations or customer emergencies.

Responsibilities

The Electrical Controls Engineer will write PLC and Robotics code from scratch, assist the Testing & Controls team, and perform factory acceptance testing on new systems. They will use Allen Bradley tools to support PLC and HMI systems in the field for necessary changes, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The role includes generating e-drawing modifications of PLC and HMI systems for customer quotations, designing and running experiments on PLC, HMI, and touch screen systems on die cast manufacturing equipment, testing and debugging new HMI updates prior to customer installation, and managing PLC and touch panel backups on the server.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

TIA Portal

Siemens S7

Allen Bradley

Troubleshooting

Debugging

Remote Support

e-drawing modifications

Die Cast

Injection Molding

Latitude AI

Develops automated driving technologies for vehicles

About Latitude AI

Latitude AI develops automated driving technologies aimed at enhancing the driving experience. Their primary product is a hands-free, eyes-off driver assist system designed for next-generation Ford vehicles. This system allows drivers to engage in other activities while the vehicle manages driving tasks, thereby making driving safer and less stressful. Latitude AI stands out from competitors by combining the agility of a startup with the manufacturing capabilities of Ford, enabling rapid development and integration of advanced technologies into vehicles. The company's goal is to redefine how people interact with their cars, improving safety and providing drivers with more free time during their journeys.

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, Automotive & TransportationIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Medical Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Monthly Wellness Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Mental Health Support

Employee Discounts

Adoption Assistance

Backup Child and Elder Care Program

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Employer-paid Group Term Life Insurance

Risks

Competition from tech giants like Tesla and Google may impact market share.

Continuous updates needed due to rapid AI advancements could be costly.

Consumer skepticism and regulatory hurdles may slow technology adoption.

Differentiation

Latitude AI combines startup agility with Ford's manufacturing excellence.

Focuses on hands-free, eyes-off driver assist systems for Ford vehicles.

Operates independently while serving millions of Ford customers.

Upsides

Increased investment in AI-driven automotive technologies boosts sensor fusion advancements.

V2X communication technologies enhance vehicle interaction with the environment.

Edge computing enables real-time data processing, improving automated driving performance.

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