Automation/Controls Engineer

We are looking for a Controls Engineer for our facility in Sarepta, LA MUST have manufacturing experience, automotive experience an added bonus!!!

The Controls Engineer works directly with plant and corporate engineering on plant and equipment improvement projects, new equipment installations, equipment and process upgrades and improvements, research and development of new products and new processes and new product launches up to and including prototype and development to full production launch of automated systems. The Controls Engineer supports the maintenance staff when troubleshooting/breakdown repairs on electronic equipment is needed and coordinates electronic maintenance work with the plant maintenance staff. The Controls Engineer performs PLC, HMI and PC programming tasks as required for plant operation and creates and maintains electrical equipment and facility drawings. Elementary training of maintenance personnel regarding electronic equipment and processes also fall within the Controls Engineer’s responsibilities.