Senior Controls Engineer

American Battery Solutions • Springboro, OH

5h

About The Position

The Senior Controls Engineer manages all controls aspects of existing and new machinery and equipment to meet business plan requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or controls engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of control engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Expert working knowledge of PLC, HMI’s, relays, contactors, servos, steppers, low voltage circuits, high voltage circuits, torque drivers, bar code systems, database storage, vision systems, etc.
• Ability to effectively program the following types of software: Allen Bradley, Ignition, Keyence sensors/cameras, SQL (plus), Fanuc robots, AutoCAD Electric.
• Experience with quality management systems.
• Experience with bar code systems.
• Working knowledge with machine electrical cabinet layout and machine controls.
• Work as a team player.
• Experience with TS 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts regarding the application of machine code throughout the plant.
• Lead troubleshooting of controls issues on machinery and equipment.
• Lead development and implementation of new controls system required for new equipment and continuous improvement projects.
• Support new product introductions (phase-ins/phase-outs) and engineering/revision changes as it impacts controls systems on equipment within the plant.
• Track and maintain all PLC/Controls codes.
• Lead efforts to upgrade and improve PLC controls and operations.
• Lead bar code system implementation and maintenance throughout the plant.
• Lead MES and SQL Server Database implementation and maintenance of existing and new systems.
• Support process and machinery capability studies and equipment installations.
• Support validation of all new and modified processes.
• Participate when required in PFMEA and work instruction reviews.
• Ensure that equipment meets all applicable industry electrical standards.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects (e.g., cost reduction, efficiency improvement).
• Lead controls specification development and review of electrical drawings for new machinery and equipment and modifications to existing machinery and equipment.
• Support weekend work and off-shift work when required.
• Support the production operator.
• Travel to equipment integrator sites when required.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Benefits

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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