Controls/Automation Engineer
Continental Industry · Mount Pleasant, IA · 1 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time
How You Will Make an Impact
- Assist in programming, configuring, and troubleshooting Siemens PLCs and HMIs for mixing/compounding equipment
- Support troubleshooting of control systems, drives, and instrumentation to reduce downtime
- Help maintain documentation of control programs and wiring diagrams
- Collaborate with engineers on equipment installations and process improvements
- Learn and apply safety standards and company policies in all tasks
- Support capital spending projects and implementations of new equipment
- Assist and support the implementation of Factory Talk and other automation software
- Work with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement projects
- Support and train maintenance technicians
- Support TPOC, Gemba, and 5S programs
- Training and coaching on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Camline, Iconics, WiriTec, among others, depending on the implementation package
What You Bring to the Role
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation, Controls Automation, mechatronics, or related engineering field
- 2+ years' experience with control systems in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of electrical schematics and industrial networks
- Knowledge of PLCs, Allen Bradley, Siemens
- Strong willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of industrial safety standards
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Willing to work on equipment and support the production and maintenance teams
- Demonstrated competency in basic use of hand tools, including multimeters
- Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
- The ability to work support nights and weekend shifts as needed
Additional Ways to Stand Out
- 5+ years' experience with control systems in a manufacturing environment
- Extensive experience in technology development and implementation processes
- Experience in Project Management
- Experience in the implementation of standards and/or strategic projects