Control Engineering Specialist

Metalsa • Hopkinsville, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Controls Engineer, you will help ensure all robots, PLCs, and peripheral equipment operate properly and safely through standardization and continuous improvement. You'll lead the execution of the ODiX Digital Transformation in the plant, driving the rollout of Industry 4.0 technologies, increasing adoption, and supporting the consolidation of expected behaviors and value creation.

Requirements

• 2-year degree in electronics, computer science, or equivalent experience (required)
• A minimum of 2 years' experience programming and troubleshooting robotics equipment, preferably Fanuc and PLC programming (required).
• A minimum of 3 years' proven experience in industrial equipment, equipment specification, and equipment installation (required).
• Proficient computer skills across the Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Thorough understanding of the operation, control, and adjustment of automation.
• Experience writing operational procedures, documentation systems, and project management.
• Quality systems management.
• Human development management.
• Knowledge of core manufacturing processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming).
• Strong analysis and problem-solving methodology.
• Advanced computational skills (Office proficiency, Power BI, software programming).
• Automation skills, including PLC & HMI programming, industrial networks, communication protocols for industrial automation, and hardware & software selection and implementation.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree in Automation, Controls, or Electronics preferred.
• Experience implementing 4.0 technologies and data analysis (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Train maintenance technicians on controls so they can troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automated equipment on their own.
• Respond to escalated calls from maintenance technicians on troubleshooting, diagnostics, or repair tasks involving automated equipment.
• Control, document, validate, and manage changes to controls systems and processes.
• Ensure software governance by keeping documentation, parameters, and programs current and backed up on a regular basis.
• Support new projects related to controls and automation.
• Lead the implementation of ODiX and Industry 4.0 products across the plant.
• Work in a safe manner and encourage others to do the same.
• Report all unsafe acts and conditions immediately.
• Use our Innovation process and the team concept to improve safety in the plant.
• Be proactively involved in improving working conditions.
• Develop solutions that improve product and process quality through automation and 4.0 ideas.
• Help maintain the appearance of a World Class facility.
• Actively support full implementation of the 5S's, keeping all areas clean, neat, and properly maintained.
• Improve the reliability of controls systems through standardization and problem solving / continuous improvement.
• Track KPIs related to the area and develop projects to improve them.
• Develop and implement improvements and ideas to reduce cost.
• Stay actively involved with the Metalsa Model and MOS practices.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed—this role evolves as the needs of the department change.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits
• Endless opportunities to grow your career
• Vacation, personal time, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) company match, flexible spending account (FSA), health reimbursement account (HRA).
• Tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunities, and professional training programs.
• Exclusive employee discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree