Controls Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated controls aptitude.
• Ability to debug and monitor PLC code – ladder logic.
• Highly motivated and strong electrical aptitude.
• Sound understanding of AC/DC electrical theory, and practical application thereof.
• Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues before they occur.
• Good problem-solving skills. Ability to reach first principles understanding.
• Working knowledge of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, and/or PowerBI.
• Ability to generate and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of ANSI standards, NFPA and NEC applicable Electrical Codes.
• Ability to participate on, or lead, project or process improvement teams by communicating with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of manufacturing experience
• Experience and/or understanding of Six Sigma techniques
• Strong diagnostic skills on electro-mechanical systems
• Self-starter able to exceed expectations with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Extensive experience with various electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley controllers and associated hardware including: PLC and I/O devices, motion control, various communication protocols, field wiring and disconnect devices.
• Experience with various electro-mechanical devices (e.g., servo motors, valves and sensing devices)
• Experience with industrial vision systems and scanning devices.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or other 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an electrical controls resource for process improvement, cost reduction, and capital expansion projects.
• Manage electrical and controls scope of assigned projects.
• Lead/participate in project teams.
• Support daily manufacturing operations by providing technical support to the plant’s various control systems.
• Provide high-quality electrical and process engineering-level support for various electrical and machine controls systems in a fast-paced, 24 x 7 manufacturing environment.
• Track daily production/quality metrics and plan reactionary measures as needed.
• Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts utilizing Six Sigma/SPC tools.
• Own performance of key attributes: develop and maintain tracking tools, report out on daily discrepancies, and manage long-term performance.
• Lead and/or work closely with technicians to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Provide incremental training on new equipment or process changes as needed to technicians or operations.
• Provide engineering expertise for fundamental understanding of manufacturing issues.
• Lead projects involving cost reduction, process optimization, and new products/processes.
• Actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects.
• Ensure all equipment and processes are safe to operate.
• Ensure safety procedures, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, are always followed.
• Understand NEC and other pertinent safety codes.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family building support
• Fitness programs
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program