Controls Engineer - Shift Varies

PACCAR•Chillicothe, OH

About The Position

The Controls Engineer evaluates and supports plant-wide electrical, control, and automation systems and designs and implements improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability. The role prepares, coordinates, and implements assigned expense and capital budget projects and must be able to work weekend shifts. The engineer designs modifications to existing electrical systems, solicits bids, selects contractors, and coordinates with maintenance and production to complete projects within budget and on schedule while ensuring contractors follow Kenworth safety requirements. The position identifies control and automation upgrade projects, develops cost estimates and budget justifications, sources and orders critical materials, and coordinates major maintenance and corrective actions on equipment and facilities. The role also supports maintenance technicians with troubleshooting and maintaining controls and automated production equipment, including robotic equipment; maintains records and prepares management reports; works with Accounting and Purchasing to resolve supplier payment issues; and supports maintenance supervision as needed. The engineer ensures compliance with environmental procedures and applicable NEC, NFPA, and OSHA regulations and recommendations. Attendance is an essential function, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience required.
Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to conflicting requirements.
Knowledge of city, state, and federal electrical requirements.
Experience with Rockwell programming software, including RSLogix 5000, RSLogix5, RSLogix500, RSView32, Panelbuilder32, FactoryTalk View Studio, and DriveExplorer or Drive Executive.
Experience with robotic programming.
Hands-on experience with equipment controls.
Must pass required testing.
Must meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Degree preferred.
Knowledge of mechanical and safety codes preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and support plant-wide electrical, control, and automation systems.
Design and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
Prepare, coordinate, and implement assigned expense and capital budget projects.
Design and implement modifications to existing electrical systems; solicit bids, select contractors, and coordinate work with Maintenance and Production.
Ensure projects are completed within budget and on schedule and that contractors follow Kenworth safety requirements.
Identify control and automation upgrade or enhancement projects, prepare cost estimates, and justify projects for proposed capital and expense budgets.
Establish sources of supply and place emergency orders for critical materials and components, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with product specifications.
Develop, coordinate, and supervise major maintenance and corrective actions on equipment and facilities.
Assist maintenance technicians with troubleshooting and maintaining controls and automated production equipment, including robotic equipment.
Maintain records and documentation and prepare management reports as assigned.
Work with Accounting and Purchasing to resolve supplier payment system issues.
Ensure compliance with environmental procedures and NEC, NFPA, and OSHA regulations and recommendations.
Provide maintenance supervision support as needed.
Meet attendance requirements and perform other duties as assigned.