Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Overview

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.

Primary Responsibilities

As the Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer at our Sub-Zero, you play a pivotal role in providing technical expertise for the design, development, and optimization of our industrial control systems. As part of a team of controls engineers, you establish and enforce engineering standards, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems into manufacturing processes. Your responsibilities include defining requirements for controls projects, project management, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and fostering an innovative culture. Additionally, you manage relationships with contract controls vendors, ensuring effective collaboration and the successful implementation of projects. This role demands a unique blend of technical proficiency, project leadership, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in controls engineering within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Develop and implement control strategies to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards for control system design and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical input and guidance on the selection and implementation of control hardware and software.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends, implementing innovations as needed.
• Manage controls engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align activities with overall project goals.
• Work with external controls vendors, including contract controls vendors, to ensure effective collaboration and project success.
• Facilitate training sessions for team members and end-users on control system operation and maintenance.
• Create and maintain documentation for control system designs, configurations, and changes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage control system projects from concept to completion. This includes project planning, resource allocation, and coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Experience in managing relationships with control system vendors and suppliers, including evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies and components.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing control systems. This includes experience with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA systems, and other control hardware.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in control systems, such as ladder logic, structured text, and Function Block Diagrams (FBD).
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience in troubleshooting and debugging complex control systems. This includes the ability to analyze and resolve issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, software engineers, and product designers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in consumer appliance manufacturing.
• Experience working with MES systems and integrating with industrial controls
• Experience in integrating robotics into manufacturing processes. Familiarity with robotic control systems and programming.
• Experience with languages like C, C , or Python may be beneficial.
• Proficiency in Ignition platform and/or prior experience in developing dashboards
• Proficient in creating and maintaining technical documentation, including specifications, schematics, and manuals.

We value our employees by providing:

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave
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