Controls Engineer

Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Glendale, KY

Salary: $60,000-$110,000, depending on qualifications and experience

We are hiring immediately for a Controls Engineer in Glendale, KY. In this role you will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up. A strong candidate will have a background within the automotive and / or electronics manufacturing industry.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Use MES Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, review and follow up on automation project's and installations
• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems. Lead 4D efforts with significant downtime events
• Update program backups for automation
• Program new installations of tooling and conveyor systems
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
• Coordinate automation campaigns

Minimum Requirements:

• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls
• Electrical Background (electrician or technician)
• Related experience
• Familiarity with Variable Frequency Devices (VFDs), encoders, Servo, network/Ethernet controls
• Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern
• Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or high school (GED) diploma with equivalent experience and skills.
• Experience: 2 years of related experience
• Mitsubishi PLC/HMI/VFD/SERVO/MOTION experience would be an asset but not mandatory. Training will be provided.
• PLC/MBI, robotics programming experience.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to independently troubleshoot all body equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
• Ability to read prints, AutoCAD, interpret and modify electrical schematics
• Strong understanding of conveyors system programming and, in addition to networking understanding, Ethernet, remote IO
• Ability to read blueprints

Benefits include:

• 401k plan with retirement planning services
• 401k company matching after completing three months of service
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Preventative Care
• Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
• Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
• Parental Leave
• Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
• Climate-controlled working environment

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