Controls Engineer

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Crothersville, IN

21h

About The Position

Cerro Wire LLC is hiring a Controls Engineer to design, build, install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial automation and manufacturing control systems. The role requires proficiency across multiple industrial control platforms and direct customer interaction in design reviews, project updates, equipment runoffs, and installations. The engineer leads equipment start-ups and installations, serves as a primary customer interface, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule and within budget. The position includes electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical, including power distribution, I/O controls, communications, panel layouts, PLC and robot programming, and panel rating calculations. It also involves directing electrical assembly, configuring and testing equipment, maintaining and troubleshooting plant equipment, responding to breakdowns, planning maintenance, and advising employees on safe equipment operation. Additional duties may be assigned. Candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

Requirements

Preferably 5 or more years of engineering experience in building controls, machine tools, and control-system troubleshooting.
Robot programming experience; Fanuc preferred.
Vision programming experience; Cognex and Fanuc IRVision preferred.
Experience with PLC protocols and platforms: Allen Bradley RSLogix, Siemens Step 5 and 7, GE Machine Edition, and Mitsubishi.
Experience setting up and using DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet, and Ethernet/IP networks.
Experience setting up Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Automation Direct HMI screens and panels.
Experience installing, repairing, and programming VFD drives from ABB, Parker, Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, and Siemens.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
Ability to lead a project during installation and serve as the main customer interface.
Understanding of RIA robot safety standards, OSHA safety standards, and NFPA 79 and 70E standards.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or 5 or more years of manufacturing controls experience.
Ability to troubleshoot and maintain AC drive systems and PLCs and access and interpret PLC logic.
Ability to perform basic electrical wiring and repairs in accordance with NEC.

Nice To Haves

Fanuc robot programming experience.
Cognex and Fanuc IRVision vision programming experience.
Five or more years of engineering experience in building controls, machine tools, and troubleshooting control systems.

Responsibilities

Design complete automation systems electrically using AutoCAD Electrical, including power distribution, I/O controls, communications, panel layouts, PLC programming, and robot programming.
Calculate panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel ratings.
Direct electrical assembly during equipment builds and installations.
Configure, debug, and test equipment on the shop floor.
Lead equipment start-up projects through completion, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Serve as the main customer interface during installations and lead projects at installation.
Manage project time and costs to stay within budget and schedule.
Implement and maintain plant effectiveness.
Respond to unplanned machine downtime and breakdowns.
Plan and carry out maintenance activities for non-routine problems or issues.
Troubleshoot routine and complex manufacturing and facility equipment and system problems, identifying root causes.
Design, fabricate, and install mechanical and electronic equipment, and make program changes.
Lead and assist with planning, coordinating, and performing shutdowns and major maintenance activities.
Complete required training and provide on-the-job training to other employees as needed.
Wire and repair electric motors and perform basic wiring repairs according to NEC.
Maintain and troubleshoot AC drive systems and PLCs, including accessing and interpreting PLC logic using a laptop or other appropriate equipment and communication language.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled plant equipment maintenance, including lubrication, repairs, adjustments, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
Advise operators and others on operating procedures and safe work requirements for electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment and components.
Install, start up, and shut down equipment according to safety procedures.
Perform lockout/tagout procedures as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.