What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Grede?
Controls Engineer - 1st Shift
Starting salary: $80K
Ready to grow your career with an industry leader?
Join Grede, a company backed by over a century of success, where operational excellence, integrity, and innovation are at the heart of what we do. At Grede, we value teamwork and respect, and we’re looking for talented individuals like you to help us drive forward. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is your opportunity!
As a Controls Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, testing, installing, and maintaining large-scale electronic equipment and machinery for our manufacturing operations. You’ll follow established processes to tackle projects and solve challenges, contributing directly to the success of our operations.
What You'll Do:
Assist in evaluating and improving control systems, manufacturing technologies, and processes to ensure efficiency and safety compliance.
Analyze foundry processes by tracing steps, identifying components, and assessing control capabilities.
Design and implement test procedures to confirm control system functionality and safety.
Review and collaborate on electrical layouts, component selection, and supplier evaluations.
Ensure accurate data collection for processes and builds while supporting cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
Design, construct, and connect cabling for PLC and computer interface testing, development, and troubleshooting.
Perform audits, troubleshoot electrical issues, and assist in preventive maintenance planning to keep equipment operating efficiently.
Maintain project documentation using approved tools and methodologies.
Contribute to workplace improvement through housekeeping and process optimization activities.
Flexibility to take on additional duties and work overtime as needed.
What We Need from You:
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform light physical tasks, including lifting up to 20 lbs. when needed.
Safety Commitment: Must be willing to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and care.
Team-Oriented: Approach tasks with a positive attitude and collaborate effectively with team members.
Why You'll Love Working for Us:
Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical and Dental coverages
Insurance: Life and Short-Term Disability
401(K)
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
We recognize the value of second chances. All individuals seeking stable employment as a step in their journey are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Salary : $80,000
