Senior Controls Engineer

ConMet Plastics • Canton, NC

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About The Position

ConMet - Canton location is looking for a Sr. Controls Engineer to provide electrical and PLC controls technical expertise and support for automated equipment in molding, assembly, finishing area and satellites facilities. ConMet is… A division of Amsted Industries. We’re a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics for original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. A Solutions Provider We’ve been driving the commercial vehicle industry forward with transformative solutions since 1964. In fact, ConMet solutions and products are installed as OEM first-fit equipment on virtually all heavy-duty trucks in North America. People-First Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We focus on creating an environment where our people can thrive by improving our workplaces and our communities across all our global locations. Customer Focused For decades, ConMet has been a trusted partner to OEMs, fleets, Tier 1 suppliers, and the aftermarket. We supply forward-thinking, high-performance solutions that bring value to our customers. Committed To Sustainability Today’s biggest global challenges require transformative change, and we’re committed to doing our part to reduce our carbon footprint and drive environmental sustainability in the commercial vehicle industry. Salaried Exempt Compensation & Benefits Excellent base salary Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 – September 30. Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life, and disability protection. Vacation plan – ConMet offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs. ConMet offers an extremely strong retirement package:- ESOP - Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Company contributes 10% of considered compensation into this plan each fiscal year. 401k - The Company provides a 401(k) Plan with a 4% employer contribution match. Ten paid holidays per year. Wellness reimbursement. ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.

Requirements

• Four-year Degree in Electrical Discipline and 5 years of experience in a highly automated manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination.
• Five (5) or more years of experience as a Controls Engineer in a highly automated manufacturing environment required.
• Strong PLC, Industrial Programming, Networking, Data Collection, and Controls skills.
• Proficiency in industrial robotics and vision systems.
• Understanding of the MES (Manufacturing Execution System) interface with automation.
• Strong Computer Skills, able to organize databases and create data structures for others.
• Industrial networking and communication knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert in making programming modifications/improvements on automated equipment to improve safety, uptime, quality, and increase throughput
• Work with production supervisors, engineers, maintenance, and process technicians to ensure plant objectives are met relative to automated equipment
• Troubleshoot and advise maintenance/engineering of repairs on electrical/electronic components, including sensors (photo eyes, prox. switches), variable frequency drives, PLCs, motors and motor controllers, servo motion controllers, vision systems, robots, CNC machines
• Interpret electrical schematics
• Interface with IT department regarding machine networking
• Call equipment and/or parts vendors for support in troubleshooting problems and/or optimizing equipment
• Coach, train, and mentor team members

Benefits

• Excellent base salary
• Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 – September 30.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life, and disability protection.
• Vacation plan – ConMet offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs.
• ESOP - Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Company contributes 10% of considered compensation into this plan each fiscal year.
• 401k - The Company provides a 401(k) Plan with a 4% employer contribution match.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees