McWane Ductile Ohio - Controls Engineer - Poles

McWane, Inc.•Coshocton, OH

About The Position

McWane Poles, a sister company of McWane Ductile and a manufacturer of utility poles and structures for the power transmission and distribution industry, is seeking a Controls Engineer. The role supports plant operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated manufacturing systems and developing maintenance team capabilities. The company emphasizes safety, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The Controls Engineer works with advanced manufacturing and automation technologies, supports plant improvement projects, and collaborates with a team focused on safety and continuous improvement. The position involves training plant electricians, troubleshooting and modifying PLC and HMI programs, maintaining electrical and electronic manufacturing equipment, supporting automation system design and implementation, and managing assigned projects. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
3–5 years of industrial controls experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong experience using digital multimeters and electrical diagnostic equipment.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
Advanced PLC and CNC troubleshooting skills and strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
Experience troubleshooting and modifying Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
Experience troubleshooting and modifying Siemens PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
Proficiency with Siemens STEP 7 SIMATIC Manager, Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens SINAMICS STARTER, Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000, and FactoryTalk View.
Working knowledge of industrial communication networks, including Ethernet and Profinet.
Strong teamwork and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving.
Understanding of environmental regulations and commitment to compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Commitment to engineering ethics, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with controls and instrumentation, including encoders, sensors, transducers, and pressure and flow instrumentation.
Experience with machine safety systems, including area scanners, light curtains, safety relays, and pressure-sensitive mats.
Experience with AutoCAD, Vault, or similar design and document management software.
Experience monitoring environmental emissions and compliance systems.
System design experience, including developing, installing, and troubleshooting current and future manufacturing processes.
Experience commissioning automation systems and supporting capital projects.

Responsibilities

Adhere to plant safety policies, safe work practices, and housekeeping standards.
Train and develop plant electricians in industrial controls and troubleshooting techniques.
Troubleshoot, debug, and modify PLC and HMI programs to improve equipment reliability and process performance and reduce downtime.
Communicate corrective actions and repair details to operators, supervisors, managers, and maintenance personnel.
Install, repair, upgrade, and maintain electrical and electronic equipment used throughout the manufacturing process.
Collaborate with team members, vendors, internal customers, and external support groups.
Manage assigned projects and ensure their completion within established timelines.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and reliability.
Assist in designing and implementing new control systems and automation technologies.