Controls Engineer

Superior Essex•Franklin, IN

About The Position

Essex Solutions strives to push the boundaries of what is possible by creating magnet wire solutions that enable our customers’ innovations and exceed expectations. We aim to provide the various markets with products and services needed to flourish, and in turn, help our partners thrive. Partner to some of the world's leading electric vehicle, component, and infrastructure manufacturers for over a century. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to add to our dynamic engineering team. This role will support new and ongoing projects for our magnet wire production facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years experience in controls design and implementation.
Possess ability with analytical skills: methodically investigate problems, organize logical experimental trials, document data, and present results.
Possess “hands-on” experience with diagnosing equipment failures and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and supporting documentation for system, construction, installation, and post commissioning as-built documentation.
Ability to use hands-on tools such as oscilloscope, digital multi-meter for process measurement, testing, and troubleshooting.
Knowledgeable on NEC code, NFPA-70E, and Arc Flash requirements.
Possess ability to document and create standard work procedures.
Strong PC skills required
Strong electrical knowledge up to 480V
Strong IT troubleshooting skills
Strong network infrastructure knowledge

Responsibilities

Investigate, understand, and develop practical process inventions and modifications for production of magnet wire products.
Apply sound engineering principles and methods to diagnose and troubleshoot production equipment to improve quality, efficiency and cost.
Hands-on technical design and execution of machine and process automation. Includes electrical design and PLC programming of systems for rotating equipment, combustion, temperature, flow/pressure, level, batch, and coordinated control systems.
Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment control and automation technology of existing manufacturing processes and of new/modified products.
Provide technical support for new equipment evaluation, assist with the installation, startup, training, and product launch phases.
Evaluate prototype equipment, document performance, and recommend modifications.
Develop new automation technology to improve quality, efficiency and cost of existing processes and product manufacturing.
Develop MMI-HMI solutions to provide visualization of real time process and equipment information for operations teams
Hands-on technical design and execution of equipment technology.
Understands mechanical concepts, creates or assembles basic mechanical fixtures and mounts for sensors actuators, vision detection systems, and control cabinets.
Interface with other technical resources to obtain details of equipment and materials and incorporate these elements into Bills of Material (BOM) and procure parts.
Assist with project management, planning and support
Communicate project milestones and critical paths to ensure functional and timely results
Work and communicate well with team members and other departments
Operate and assist with the evaluation of prototype equipment, document performance, and recommend modifications.
Maintains records and files of work and revisions. Creates and maintains operating instructions for automation equipment.
Works closely with Process Engineers and Maintenance Technicians to diagnose and troubleshoot issues with process equipment.
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues within manufacturing equipment.
Observes safety, maintains a clean and well-organized workspace