Senior Controls Engineer

Autokiniton • Bellevue, OH

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About The Position

The Senior Controls Engineer supports the company’s mission, vision, values, and goals while designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting controls systems for new and existing manufacturing equipment. The role covers PLCs, HMIs, network devices, related hardware, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems, motor drives, and robotic programming. It supports equipment installations, retrofits, new program launches, model launches, and continuous improvement across company manufacturing facilities.

The engineer uses computer-based engineering tools, including PLC and HMI, motion-control, PC-based, and CAD programs. The role may involve directing activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing meet functional specifications, participating in cross-functional and program management teams, and working on the plant floor as needed. Plant visits may expose employees to moving mechanical parts, vibration, or hazardous materials; the position also requires the ability to travel.

AUTOKINITON describes its culture as collaborative and focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement. Benefits listed include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company contribution match, up to 15 paid holidays annually, relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and internal advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Five to eight years of hands-on technical experience related to the role; the posting’s wording for the experience area is incomplete.
• Intermediate-level ability with Microsoft Office.
• Advanced-level ability with AB PLC and HMI programming software.
• Advanced-level ability with Fanuc programming languages.
• Advanced-level ability to work with MQ1 and QAD databases.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to perform duties that include standing, walking, bending, lifting, talking, and hearing.

Responsibilities

• Support the company’s mission, vision, values, and goals in daily activities.
• Understand, support, and program complete PLC, HMI, network devices, and related hardware for new equipment installations.
• Design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems for new and retrofit equipment.
• Develop and support motor-drive configurations for servo, variable-frequency, and DC systems.
• Implement and support robotic programming.
• Support new program equipment launches, including startup, debugging, and achieving performance objectives.
• Use computer-based engineering software and equipment, including PLC and HMI programs, motion-control programs, PC-based programs, and CAD-based programs.
• Evaluate and apply new technology as required.
• Direct activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications.
• Troubleshoot new and existing systems in support of manufacturing facilities company-wide.
• Support new model launches and improvement teams.
• Participate in cross-functional and program management team activities as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Work on the plant floor as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company contribution match.
• Up to 15 paid holidays annually.
• Relocation assistance, including coverage for temporary housing and travel costs.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• On-the-job training.
• Learning management systems and learning and development opportunities.
• Advancement opportunities from within the organization.
• Tool allowance for Skilled Trades Associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior