Industrial Controls Engineer

Rittal North America has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.

Industrial Controls Engineer

Primary Activities/Duties:

• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication and assembly processes.
• Support and Manage Improvement Projects.
• Continuously review new technologies or processes to improve productivity/quality.
• Lead and/or support new product development and launch.
• Support execution of all operations in a Safe manner achieving a zero accident environment.
• Meet/Exceed all targets for Quality, Productivity, Uptime, On-Time Delivery and Cost.
• Input and critique of machine control systems for fabrication, welding, assembly and/or paint.
• Support budget development.
• Participate in benchmarking activities to support ‘World Class’ manufacturing.
• Design, build, install, and troubleshoot Industrial control and PLC systems.
• Work with single and three-phase power distribution.
• Ensure new and existing equipment complies with current revision of National Electric Code.
• Ensure new and existing equipment complies with current OHSA regulations.
• Work with Fanuc, Motoman, ABB, and Kuka robotic control systems and programming languages.
• Work with Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC’s for programming and troubleshooting purposes.
• Maintain and update equipment electrical documentation.
• Assist Maintenance Department in troubleshooting and repair of day-to-day equipment failures.
• Develop machine based long-term corrective actions for part quality issues, and machine downtime issues.
• Assist and develop training modules for maintenance troubleshooting.
• Thorough understanding of Rittal Products
• Maintain personal Action Tracker and update weekly.
• Attend production, staff, 1x1 and status meetings as required.
• Active participant in improving the Manufacturing & Engineering Organizations.
• Cohesively work with peers.
• Support an “Open Door” environment.
• Actively engage with peers & management in creation of positive workplace culture.
• Continuously improve your own skills and competencies.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

Requires long durations on the manufacturing floor and/or long durations in the office at a computer. Stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach frequently throughout the work shift. Occasionally lift up to 25 – 50 pounds to waist level and up to 25 pounds above the shoulders.

Mental Requirements:

Work in a fast paced environment, adapt to assignment changes easily, ability to multi-task, learn office procedures and learn and use new software. Must be detail oriented; communicate effectively via oral and written communications with all levels of employees, customers and vendors. Self-starter willing to work through and seek answers to on going new requirements. Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Safety Requirements:

Wear safety-toed footwear, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection and additional personal protective equipment where required.

Direction & Decision Making:

Complete directives given either verbally or written, make and assist in determining logical decisions.

Relationship:

Direct Contacts: Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Engineering team members, Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, internal and external vendors and customers.

Indirect Contacts: All other departments throughout the plant.

Knowledge & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology is preferred.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience required.
• Technical experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coating and/or stamping preferred.
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of all Microsoft products.
• Knowledge of ProE and AutoCAD preferred.
  
  

Work Environment:

Must work in both office and plant floor environment

What we offer is an opportunity to be a part of a team that increases the optimization and efficiency of our Global Company. Our goal is to create a safe work environment that our customers can trust us to deliver quality products. We enjoy all the benefits of an international company quickly growing in the US.

Rittal, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal North America LLC is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EOE, including Disability/Vets.