What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at LHH Recruitment Solutions?
Job Description
Job Description
RELOCATION ASISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR THIS POSITION
LHH is seeking a Controls Engineer for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client located in Lexington, KY. This is an opportunity to join an industry leader who is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement while also maintaining an incredible workplace environment for its employees. In this role, you will lead projects relating to PLCs, automation, robotics, HMIs, continuous improvement, and more. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between 100,000-120,000 per year plus quarterly and annual bonuses and includes comprehensive benefit and insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.
H1B Sponsorship is not available for this position
RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify and resolve process operating problems and machine faults, investigate equipment failures, draft follow-up action reports, and share technical assistance with workers on the production floor
Troubleshoot PLC-based machinery on the production floor and conduct appropriate follow up on resolutions
Conduct root cause analysis of equipment-related issues
Contribute to the design, improvement, and implementation of automation throughout the manufacturing facility
Upgrade obsolete controls and programming on existing equipment
Identify and repair system issues, sensors, and equipment
Program and maintain HMI at each production center / cell
Contribute to the development of the organization’s preventative maintenance and continuous improvement strategies and implement tools and methodologies and accelerate deliverables and improve output
Coordinate with engineering and production personnel to develop a shared vision for the completion of daily engineering tasks and then report on those activities
Ensure that all safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed
Handle additional duties as assigned by the Engineering Management Team
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 3 years of controls and / or automation engineering experience within a manufacturing environment is required
Must have the ability to troubleshoot (or complete basic programming) using Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs (non-negotiable)
Must have experience and an understanding of Ladder Logic
Must have experience leading or assisting with automation projects within a manufacturing facility
Ideal candidates will have experience upgrading obsolete controls and programming
H1B Sponsorship is not available for this position
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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Pay Details : $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year
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Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https : / / www.lhh.com / us / en / candidate -privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable :
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
