Control Systems Engineer

About the role

Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) is a family-owned business headquartered in South Bend, IN, now operated by the 4th generation. MTI is the global leader in friction welding solutions, with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Slovakia, and India. We have established a significant global presence, providing critical friction welding solutions for industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Military, Oil & Gas, and Mining. Our esteemed customers include NASA, Boeing, and Rolls-Royce.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Controls Engineers, Applications Engineers, Fluid System Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers to provide a variety of machine control system solutions for the effective operation of Friction Welding Machines.
• Proficiently create electrical schematics (AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical and ePLAN) and Bills of Material documentation.
• Conduct machine commissioning.
• Interpret controls systems requirements from various project scope documents.
• Implement ANSI and ISO machine design and safety standards.
• Develop machine sequence and control flow charts.
• Develop Human Machine Interface programs for machine control via Siemens and Allen Bradley products.
• Develop design documentation such as theory of operation, help files, machine set-up and operation instructions and detailed technical specifications.
• Provide technical support to Service Technicians and customers, as needed.
• Participate in efforts for the design, architecture and programming conventions of Controls and Software applications and be a key player in the improvement process of existing designs.
• Advocate, maintain, and train to MTI controls standards, verification and validation methods and techniques.
• Grow and develop experience and understanding of machinery, machine controls, programmable logic controllers, human machine interface and their control software.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills: both verbal and written inclusive of the ability to listen actively, give and receive feedback, be respectful of others’ ideas and using clear, concise speech and appropriate body language.
• Desire to learn and grow both professionally and technically inclusive of ability to learn new processes.
• Consistently able to work independently without continual supervision and regularly take initiative while working within a team
• Keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving results and meeting goals timely.
• Experience using Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLC programming systems.
• Create, read, and edit electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control station layouts, electrical enclosure panel layouts, Bills of Material, and all electrical control hardware related documentation.
• Proficiency with Human Machine Interface System
• Experience with machine debugging and/or machine commissioning.
• Value engineering standardized practices as defined by the organization.
• Demonstrated thorough documentation methods and practices.
• Computer literacy (CAD, MS Office, email, internet/intranet).
• Must be eligible to work in the US permanently.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must conduct oneself with the highest level of professional end ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in controls engineering or related field.

Skills

• PLC/Motion Control Programming with the following platforms:
• - Logix Designer / Studio 5000 / RSLogix 500
• - TIA Portal
• - Simotion Scout
• HMI Design with the following platforms:
• - FactoryTalk View / Studio 5000 View Designer
• - FactoryTalk Optix
• - WinCC
• SINUMERIK configuration experience
• Electrical schematic and panel design using AutoCAD electrical and/or ePLAN
• Programming Languages:
• - Structured Text
• - Function Block Programming
• Automation Integration:
• - Robots
• - Vision Systems
• - Barcode Scanners
• Control Safety Systems:
• - GuardLogix
• - PROFISafe
• - PILZ
• CE Compliance (European safety standard compliance)

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical Health Insurance: both High-Deductible HealthCare Plans and PPO available
• H.S.A. (for HDHP)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Continuing Education: Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development Training and Certification
• Flexible working schedule
• Paid time off, new hires receive 20 days per year
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid short term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary uniform service
• EV charging station for employees

Schedule

Day shift