Control Engineer

WHO WE ARE . . .

We are ME Global Inc. We are headquartered in Minneapolis, MN and we operate two Foundry Plants in North America. One Foundry is in Tempe, AZ and the other is in Duluth, MN. We have been in business for over 100 years and have over 1000 team members operating in 5 different continents around the world. We produce metal castings for grinding media, mill liners, crushing liners, and slag pots with optimal designs and alloys specifically developed for the global mining, aggregate, and recycle industries. Our products are used by companies in over 40 countries.

ABOUT THE ROLE . . .

Support project upgrades and new equipment installations as well as perform periodic electronics maintenance activities. This position will be highly involved in troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, programming and the installation of a variety of electronic equipment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Will perform a variety of electronic activities in association with the Controls Engineer.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC’s and related devices to include Operator interfaces.
• Diagnose electronic malfunctions.
• Repair, maintain & troubleshoot, for example, high voltage systems, VFD motor controllers, SCADA systems, analog and digital circuitry, various electronic controls, Spectrometer and HVAC controllers.
• Maintain Ethernet & Profibus communication components, Wonderware software, and other computer related equipment.
• Analyze and prioritize daily requests ensuring effective completion of projects.
• Act as a liaison with various equipment manufacturers or other outside sources to resolve operational problems.
• Provide guidance for electrical design of project components and supervise installation of project items and recommend engineering changes to correct and improve the operating capabilities of the plant.
• Implement maintenance work programs reducing equipment failures and non-productive downtime.
• Resolve issues involving the electronic networking of mechanical equipment.
• Maintain accurate equipment history files, downtime records, preventive maintenance time schedules.
• Maintain and adhere to ISO standards, including but not limited to the Quality Policy Statement as well as the Quality Control Procedures Manual.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience using Allen Bradley PLC controllers or similar components.
• Must be able and willing to remain fully competent with the changes in the Electronic Controls field.
• Must be knowledgeable of Oscilloscopes, AC-DC power supplies, Millivolt source, multimeters, ammeters, wattmeters and meggers.
• Must be experienced with Ethernet and Profibus communication components as well as SCADA systems and be capable to learn wonderware software.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and assess the condition of equipment for mechanical and/or electrical repair and maintenance.
• Must be willing to work off-shift, on occasion, as well as day shift.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU . . .

• We offer top pay in the market to partner with the best people and the best talent.
• We reward team success with quarterly bonus payments when we achieve our goals.
• We offer innovative and rich benefit programs without the rich costs for our people.
• Work life balance is BIG for us! Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation, 11 holidays, and 1 week of sick time per year.
• Personal, professional, and financial growth with our local and global job opportunities.
• Strong job stability from 100 years of experience in the growing global mining industry.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR . . .

The next 100 years has started. Apply to begin our journey together!