Controls Engineer
EMPWR Nutrition Group · McMinnville, OR · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Design and program PLCs to support automated production systems
- Configure and maintain HMI and SCADA systems to provide operators with real-time system visibility
- Develop and maintain control panels and electrical schematics
- Integrate sensors, motors, drives, and robotic systems into production environments
- Diagnose and resolve automation and electrical control issues to minimize downtime
- Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams
- Identify root causes of system failures and implement corrective actions
- Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines
- Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance
- Drive improvements in system reliability, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Optimize performance of sensors, drives, and motors across production systems
- Contribute to initiatives that enhance production efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve throughput
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–7+ years of experience in controls engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Strong experience with PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
- Experience with HMI/SCADA systems
- Knowledge of industrial automation components including sensors, drives, and motors
- Experience supporting equipment startup and commissioning