Controls Engineer

Tarkett•Middlefield, OH

80d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Controls Engineer to assume technical ownership of assigned manufacturing automation systems and industrial control infrastructure within our manufacturing plant. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving PLC, HMI, industrial networking, and process control systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. The Controls Engineer partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Production, Quality, IT, and equipment suppliers to optimize automation systems, improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support capital projects. This individual provides daily technical support while leading automation improvement initiatives and developing long-term solutions that improve manufacturing performance. The ideal candidate is a collaborative engineer with strong technical aptitude who enjoys solving complex automation challenges and working directly on the manufacturing floor. This role requires the ability to balance day-to-day production support with project execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical degree
Minimum of 3 years of plant or related field experience with process or industrial machinery controls
Allen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting experience (PLC-5, RxLinx, RsLogix 500, Studio 5000, Connected Components Workbench)
Strong knowledge of industrial machinery and control systems and safety circuits.
Ability to comply with existing safety standards.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proven problem-solving skills.
Strong team player
Strong organizational skills and maintain a well-kept work area.
Drive for results and accountability
Excellent listening and communication skills
Ability to work with little direct supervision.
Experience in coordinating efforts with contractors and suppliers is required.
Proven success with capital and large project leadership and execution
Experience with AutoCAD and/or Solidworks

Nice To Haves

Experience with rubber processes and equipment
Experience with iFix, Omron, Motion Controls, Pro-Face, Ignition, FactoryTalk Optix, IO-Link
Experience with SAP
Knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic System Components

Responsibilities

Designs and implements plant wide SCADA and MES system improvements, working closely with the process engineering and quality teams to determine best practices for data collection and process control.
Develops and supports Allen Bradley PLC based control systems, including development and recommending technology upgrades of control systems.
Design electrical systems for new equipment, including schematics, panel design, component selection, and wiring.
Configures and trains technical personnel on the installation, programming, and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and control systems.
Troubleshoots machinery and plant technical issues, guides Maintenance Techs to address root cause repairs.
Develops and maintains PLC Ladder Logic and code for Allen Bradley PLCs.
Troubleshoots maintenance related problems and coaches Maintenance Techs to address root cause of failures. This includes troubleshooting and programming PLC’s using Ladder Logic.
Mentor other engineers and maintenance technicians in automation and controls, thus improving the overall department skills and abilities.
Provide remote troubleshooting support as needed to ensure production is maintained across all night and weekend shifts.
Develop business cases and write Capital Appropriation Requests including project cost and justification with payback & ROI calculations to support operational needs.
Partner with operations and maintenance teams to implement AM / PM measures to ensure equipment is well maintained for safe and reliable operation to meet product specifications.
Negotiate with and oversee suppliers and contractors on equipment installation, redesign, and troubleshooting.
May also be given opportunities to support facilities power and electrical projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Must be responsible for observing all safety rules and regulations. Must act safely and be always responsible for the safety of others around you.