Sr. Controls Engineer

About the position

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE. JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for technical support for industrial controls utilized in the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Develop standards and specific control type and configuration for new equipment used in the manufacturing process with supervision.
• Develop and maintain required documentation to support controls applications used in the manufacturing process, including operation and maintenance as part of controls team.
• Oversee installation of control systems on new and/or existing equipment.
• Program changes that are required to maintain and improve the manufacturing process.
• Analyze and recommend improvement to manufacturing processes, which will benefit from automation techniques.
• Train production and maintenance personnel in control operations, maintenance and programming functions.
• Assist tooling department in the development and design of new tooling used in the manufacturing process.
• Assist controls engineering supervisor and manufacturing team with the development, justification, and execution of long range plans to meet corporate objectives.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, quality standards, safety standards and OSHA compliance.

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years directly related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, specifically ControlLogix and MicroLogix.
• Experience with Allen Bradley Panelview plus HMIs.
• Experience with Allen Bradley VFDs.
• Experience troubleshooting and commissioning fieldbus networks (Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet).
• Experience creating and modifying schematics with AutoCAD.
• Experience managing Kepware Client and OPC_UA communications.
• Experience in assembly process design and optimization.
• Experience in industrial equipment design and troubleshooting.
• Experience in electrical panel building.
• Ability to communicate well with others.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a market-leading profit-sharing plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Generous matching contribution to 401(k).
• Financial wellness education and consultation.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Gym & personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Paid volunteer time off through Polaris Foundation.