Controls Engineer

Role Summary

Conceives of, plans, designs, develops, and implements new electrical systems and/or processes. Has high level of knowledge on PLC (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens), HMI, Vision and Robotics.  Evaluates current manufacturing system hardware/software, equipment/controls, resolves problems, and makes recommendations for improvement.  Approves all electrical and pneumatic drawings for new equipment, and ensures that all new equipment is built to our company standards. Monitors and controls costs, timing, and other related aspects of projects.  Is responsible for machine safety and building equipment in respective area.  Writes and edits machine control programs to interface process equipment to safely operate production equipment (i.e. program light guards).  Also support and repair current equipment in production. May supervise and/or provide work direction to other staff.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates current manufacturing system hardware/software, equipment/controls, resolves problems, and makes recommendations for improvement. Works with internal and external resources to ensure all project needs/expectations are met.  Monitors and controls costs, timing, and other related aspects of projects. Oversees and directs the maintenance of all documentation related to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic areas.  Champions continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs and comply with automotive specifications.  Assumes responsibility for machine safety and building equipment in respective area.  Writes and edits machine control programs to interface process equipment to safely operate production equipment (i.e. program light guards) and avoid malfunctions.  Supports related applications.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with understanding of electrical engineering practices, principles, processes and systems; or equivalent.
2. Demonstrated ability to carry out projects from beginning to end in coordination with internal and external contacts and independently work on moderate to long-term assignments.

3. Must be able to operate standard and specialized equipment/tools related to the job.  Ability to calculate and analyze data, generate reports, present information, etc.  Programming experience with ability to interface process equipment and support applications strongly preferred. High level of knowledge on PLC (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens), HMI, Vision and Robotics. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions in order to assist in troubleshooting problems.

Additional Information

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