Controls Engineer (1147200)
Location: Columbia City, IN
Pay
$90,000.00 USD Annually - $100,000.00 USD Annually
About the role
The ideal candidate will have a background working in a manufacturing environment with a strong knowledge of automation technologies (including PLCs, robotics, and process control systems) along with proven experience in converting manual processes to automated. The Automation Engineer must monitor and evaluate the performance and reliability of automated systems, making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal operation. Innovation while remaining compliant with technical, quality, and legal requirements is a necessity. Your success is measured through the reliability of our automation systems (minimal downtime), increased production, and implemented continuous improvement projects.
As a member of the Engineering team, the Automation Engineer will be responsible for automation of production lines, integration of test equipment, and owning and closing corrective actions related to automated systems.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and evaluate the performance and reliability of automated systems, making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal operation
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in automation and industrial engineering
- Automate production lines and integrate test equipment
- Own and close corrective actions related to automated systems
- Program PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, Bosch) and PC programming (C#, C++) for control of servo motors, pneumatic actuators, and devices such as HMI, sensors, vision sensors, and cameras for automated workstations or test equipment
- Design and integrate robots (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Festo), automatic conveyors, indexing tables, servo motors, inspection equipment, vision systems, cameras, test equipment, light analysis, and electronic equipment
- Read electrical diagrams under European and American systems and symbology
- Design industrial networks
- Understand and apply industrial safety standards and risk assessments
- Follow systems for TS16949 and ISO14001 requirements
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, Bosch)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related Science Engineering
- Advanced English (able to read technical specifications, engage in business conversation, and read/write technical information)
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
Skills
- PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, Bosch)
- Selection of PLCs, HMI, industrial PCs, sensors, vision systems, and safety devices for automatic equipment
- Robot programming (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Festo)
- Industrial network design
- Understanding of industrial safety standards and risk assessments