Controls Engineer - 2nd Shift

TOLEDO TOOL & DIE•Toledo, OH

3d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Toledo Tool & Die is hiring Controls Engineers to support its continued growth. This is a full-time position based in Toledo, Ohio, typically working the second shift, Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Employees must be available for overtime, including daily overtime, weekends, and some holidays. The company offers competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment. The Controls Engineer supports manufacturing operations by designing and supporting control systems for new and retrofit equipment. The role involves programming and supporting PLCs, HMIs, network devices, robotics, and related hardware; supporting equipment launches, startups, and debugging; and working with company leadership, customers, vendors, and suppliers on engineering projects. The position also investigates customer issues, develops and applies engineering solutions, maintains safe and orderly work areas, and may provide emergency and weekend production support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in engineering or an equivalent field.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment used in designing and producing goods and services.
Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions by weighing costs and benefits.
Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Ability to meet or exceed the job requirements.
Ability to work with employees from different cultures and backgrounds.
Effective email and electronic communication skills.
Availability for overtime, including daily overtime, weekends, and some holidays.

Nice To Haves

Four to five years of Controls experience preferred.
Three years of experience preferred with Allen-Bradley processors or equivalent, and with Fanuc, Panasonic, KUKA, Motoman, or ABB robots, other devices, or equipment used in automotive production facilities.
Previous Controls experience.
Previous Fanuc Robotics experience.
Automotive experience.
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, consistent attendance, willingness to learn, and safety-mindedness.
Preference may be given to qualified local candidates.
Ability to work with Microsoft Office; AB PLC and HMI programming software; Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programming software; Fanuc and Motoman programming languages; Keyence cameras; safety scanners; ARO and WTC weld controllers; Red Rabbit Process; and Poka-yoke.
Ability to use a digital multimeter, oscilloscope, and network analyzer.

Responsibilities

Design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems for new and retrofit equipment to ensure installations and operations meet standards and customer requirements.
Understand, support, and program PLCs, HMIs, network devices, and related hardware for new equipment installations.
Discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products with company leadership, customers, vendors, and suppliers.
Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for manufacturing.
Prepare purchase specifications for materials or equipment and support new-program equipment launch activities, including startup, debugging, and achievement of performance objectives.
Use computer-based engineering software and equipment, including PLC and HMI, motion-control, PC-based, and CAD-based programs.
Perform detailed calculations to establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
Investigate customer complaints, determine the nature and extent of problems, and recommend remedial measures.
Plan or implement research methods or procedures applying electrical engineering principles to projects.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Stop production when unsafe parts or conditions appear.
Provide emergency support and weekend production support.
Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or manager, including duties outside the stated scope of responsibilities.