Conveyor Controls Engineer

Company: Can Lines, Engineering, Inc.
Location: Downey
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The role of the Conveyor Controls Engineer requires thorough knowledge of electrical design and engineering techniques, as well as PLC/HMI programming and CAD skills. Responsible to plan and conduct independent work requiring judgment in evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devise new approaches to problems, and prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, and monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, customer specifications and CLE standards. Typical duties will include but not be limited to the preparation and/or modification of the following: Confirm with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products. Design, implement, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, components, products, and systems for industrial purposes. Operate computer and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program; write software, setup functions, or process information. Experience with the following is highly desirable o Allen-Bradley ControlLogix / GuardLogix o Allen-Bradley PLC5 / SLC o Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View o Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Drives o Modicon ProWorx NXT o Wonderware InTouch o Ethernet Communications o DeviceNet Communications o Data Highway Communications Oversee project efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget. Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with customer specifications, codes, and requirements. Prepare and study technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems to ensure that installation and operations conform to customer standards and requirements. Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering projects. Conduct field surveys. Investigate and integrate (electrically) to vendor supplied equipment. Inspect completed installations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards. Provide on-site checkout and start-up support for completed installations. Essential Functions: • Requires a broad knowledge in electrical engineering and a solid knowledge or principles and practices of related areas. • Requires a broad knowledge of the application of electrical engineering to plant constructability as applied to construct methods and materials. • Performs assignments independently with little instruction as to the general result expected and with guidance from department manager and or lead engineer. • Provide technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, designers, and engineers. • Direct and manage project development from beginning to end. • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables from the CLE proposal documentation. • Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents. • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and senior management in a timely and clear fashion. Hold regular status meetings with project team(s). • Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. • Manage project budgets. • Determine and assess the need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate adjustments during the project cycle. • Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and senior management. • Delegate tasks and responsibilities to the appropriate personnel. • Identify and resolve issues and conflicts with the project team. • Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path. • Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. • Track project milestones and deliverables. • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, required documentation, and presentations. Keep project team well informed of changes. • Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas. • Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. • Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project. • Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence then to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. • Conduct project postmortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. • Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management. Skills/Qualifications: • Provide creative solutions to solve customer problems. • Active Listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times. • Troubleshooting of equipment to establish the cause of errors and determining how to solve the problem. • Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. • Conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • React to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently. • Flexible during times of change. • Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines. • Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating. • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments. • Ability to bring project to successful completion. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Strong interpersonal skills. • Ability to conduct research into project related issues and products. • Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies. • Customer service skills. Develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties. Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions, continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships. • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment. • Bilingual English / Spanish desired but not required. Robotic experience a plus Work Conditions: • Overtime will be required in order to meet project deadlines. • Travel will be required to participate in meetings with clients, field data gathering, equipment check-outs and commissioning. Company Description Can Lines Engineering is a third-generation family-owned and operated company. Established in 1960 by Harold Koplien, we are a leader in the engineering, design, system controls integration, fabrication, and installation services of quality container and material conveying systems for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and other consumer products industries worldwide. Company Description Can Lines Engineering is a third-generation family-owned and operated company. Established in 1960 by Harold Koplien, we are a leader in the engineering, design, system controls integration, fabrication, and installation services of quality container and material conveying systems for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and other consumer products industries worldwide.

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