Controls Engineer

Position summary:

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations, creation, delivery, and implementation of continuous improvement solutions, and developing electrical and controls system design solutions based on engineering principles.

Job Family: Engineer/Technical

Competencies:

1. Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, finds many ways to add value to the team; probes to draw out richer input from others; is a valued resource who goes out of the way to help others.
2. Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, pays attention to others’ insights, advice or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.
3. Nimble Learning: Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. For example, experiments to find the best possible solution and gains insight from test cases. Makes use of new concepts and principles when addressing problems. Learns from mistakes to avoid repeating them.
4. Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. For example, sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.

Essential Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Spend time on the floor to troubleshoot and correct issues to improve processes with automation projects
2. Troubleshoot and support production equipment using several common systems (PLC, Vision, Robotics, Lasers), or other control platforms as required
3. Work with many different aspects of controls, from system definition to design and programming
4. Integrate hardware and software solutions for manufacturing
5. Define necessary capital controls equipment for projects
6. Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, and Senso Part)
7. PLC programing Languages and HMI systems used (Allen Bradley, and GE/Emerson)
8. Robot brands (Fanuc, Denso, Epson, and ABB)
9. Experience designing, creating, and updating electrical prints
10. Analyze plant processes to reduce downtime and scrap for better machine efficiency
11. Mentor Controls Technicians, Controls Apprentice and Assembly technicians as directed by Management.
12. Work from and update the project-tracking list assigned by Controls Engineering Manager.

Education & Experience:

1. High School Diploma
2. A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with mechanical aptitude/experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree in Controls Engineering with automation training/experience; or an Associate’s Degree in Electronics/Industrial Electronics and a completed apprenticeship in a related field; or similar.
3. At least 3 years of experience in Automation/Controls Engineering and/or Manufacturing Engineering with controls experience

Preferred Experience:

1. 3 years of automation/controls in a manufacturing environment
2. Robotic integration experience a plus
3. Be versatile in multiple platforms or circuitry and programming languages
4. Automation equipment in molding, paint, and assembly departments not excluding robotics, PLC/HMI’s, vision, conveyors, smart actuators, laser marking systems, drives, or any other automation equipment
5. Experience with multiple programming software platforms for PLC, Vision, Robotics, and Servo Actuators
6. Rockwell Automation integrators certification a plus
7. Experience in Electronics sensors and test equipment

Non-Essential Responsibilities:

1. All other duties as assigned

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Support daily needs of Production in the event of machine downtime
2. Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
3. A team-based, creative, and analytical approach to problem solving
4. Experience with interpreting a customer’s specification and translating it into design
5. Experience with database applications, such as SQL Database is a plus
6. Experience with collaborative robots is a plus
7. Pneumatics or hydraulic experience is a plus
8. Manage multiple projects/programs at one time
9. Demonstrate ability to lead by mentoring and teaching technical teammates, and apprentices as needed
10. Lead continuous improvement projects with your team