Automation Controls Engineer

Goken • Woodburn, IN

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004, with headquarters in Dublin, Ohio (USA) and Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan. They partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development. Goken embraces its motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. Their vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change, ensuring they stay ahead of future challenges and opportunities. Their mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in their people, excellence in their clients, and positive impact in the communities they serve. This Automation Controls Engineer (ACE) role is responsible for planning, specifying, purchasing, and building Automated/Electrical systems (hardware and software) and their components to support the production processes and machinery in the facility. The ACE will also handle project management, technical specifications, design, analysis, installation management, equipment start-up, and production aspects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3 years of industrial electrical design experience in manufacturing
• Experience with electrical design standards and able to complete controls systems designs using standard CAD design tools
• Experience with Rockwell PLC programming standards & programming software, including GRAFCET, Ladder Logic, and Structured Text.
• Experience with Variable Frequency drives and Motion Control technologies.
• Experience with HMI PanelView configuration, programming, and communication.
• Experience programming and interfacing PLCs with industrial 6 axis robots such as Fanuc, Kawasaki, ABB etc.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems
• The ability to work effectively in a cross functional group setting, including essential technical guidance to support Senior Management
• The ability to work independently, and to lead, coach and mentor others

Nice To Haves

• SEE electric experience Preferred.
• Specific experience with Siemens (PLC programming) is a plus.
• Specific experience with Control Techniques, SEW MOVIMOT, and Rockwell (Variable Frequency drives and Motion Control technologies), is a plus.
• Knowledge of FactoryTalkView ME Studio would be very helpful.
• Specific experience with Rockwell (HMI PanelView) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops preliminary designs and help establish functional requirements for new devices and systems.
• Creates estimates and budgets, ensure part and system procurement, oversee the fabrication of electrical equipment, manage vendors and contractors, deliver complete and up-to-date technical documentation.
• Coordinates installation and startup of projects ranging from minor adjustments to existing machinery to significant expansion projects.
• Interacts with the operators and maintenance staff and learning every aspect of the procedure by hands-on use of the machinery & procedures.
• Provide technical support for issue solving and analysis as well as technical experience for the upkeep, modification, and installation of machinery & equipment used in the production process.
• Involved in all project management activities, such as financial justification, design, vendors/procurement, installation, start-up, qualification, machine acceptance, training for operations & maintenance.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• competitive compensation structure
• benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being
• culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development
• equal opportunities for career growth and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level