Associate Controls Engineer

Are you looking to make a career change to a rapidly growing global building materials company? This exciting opportunity as an Associate Controls Engineer offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, and paid PTO. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this opportunity as an Associate Controls Engineer could be the right fit for you

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively communicate with all departments to address manufacturing equipment and process flow issues.
• Collaborate with management and the electrical team to plan preventive maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues, including servo drives, Siemens, and Allen Bradley PLCs, and interpret electrical schematics using EPLAN or CAD.
• Maintain Octoplant backups for process controls and controllers.
• Configure and monitor system trends to support operations and preventive maintenance efforts.
• Design and implement control systems to enhance machine productivity, product quality, and process improvements.
• Provide after-hours support for troubleshooting complex electrical issues.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-related machine problems.
• Ensure proper machine setup and adjustments in line with OEM specifications.
• Perform cost-effective repairs and track parts usage accurately.
• Follow Swiss Krono safety policies for work permits, electrical tasks, and personnel protection.
• Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement preventive measures.
• Report unresolved plant issues, delays, or obstacles to the Engineering Controls Manager and Electrical Team.
• Monitor equipment operation for potential breakdowns or efficiency losses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000 PLCs (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience with SEW drives and process control
• BSEE degree from an accredited university.
• Basic computer proficiency for work order and parts management.