What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Knowhirematch?
Controls Engineer
We are seeking a proactive Controls Engineer to spearhead complex control system projects while supporting our maintenance team with equipment troubleshooting. In this role, you will also mentor, train, and supervise Technicians, ensuring high performance and skill development across the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of advanced control systems projects.
- Program PLCs from the ground up, with a strong preference for Siemens experience over Allen Bradley.
- Collaborate with the maintenance team to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
- Provide leadership through coaching, mentoring, and training of Technicians.
- Oversee HMI interfaces and manage related project tasks.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Demonstrated ability to program PLCs from scratch.
- Proven experience with Siemens control systems; candidates with Allen Bradley experience may not be considered.
- Background in consumer products or high-speed manufacturing is highly desirable.
- Solid experience in HMI development and project management.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Willingness to be on call as needed.
Preferred Experience:
- Exposure to DCS (Distributed Control Systems) and Robotics is advantageous, though not mandatory.
