Controls Engineer

Position Summary : The Controls Engineer frequently conducts ground level programming, new machine installation, upgrades and troubleshooting for various programs, industrial robotics, and production systems. This position will work with a large variety of equipment and technical systems, including, but not limited to; PLC systems, production robots, Servo systems, and SCADA systems. This role will also direct and educate electricians and other potential personnel to assist and operate in the same areas of programming and troubleshooting. This role will travel between two or more fabrication locations to support production operations as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support production by troubleshooting and programming existing and new plant automation equipment
• Program and design new and existing PLC controls
• Travel to sister plants as needed for completion of core job functions.
• Maintain accurate and consistent schedules for projects and tasks for multiple plant projects.
• Programming of robots and touching up points as needed to support production needs.
• Working with production and process to optimize line flow, cycle time issues and quality concerns through changes in programming or troubleshooting of controls.
• Program and design new and existing PLC controls.
• Help plan preventative maintenance plans for equipment in the plant both new and current.
• Work to help develop new technology for the plant to utilize in efforts to improve cycle times and quality detection / prevention systems.
• Help train plant techs and engineers on controls related skills.
• Create and correct plant electrical drawings for equipment.
• Work with plant teams to help develop accurate quoting models.

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