Controls Engineer

Design and develop tools, fixtures, and processes to support existing products and new product development initiatives, including CNC programming, tooling/fixturing development, robotic/gantry material handling cells, electrical panel design, PLC programming, plant layouts, material flow, and equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Champion the engineering design process (concept, design, drawing creation, build, document), installation, MPAP, and long-term technical support of manufacturing processes while meeting quality, capability, cost, and time targets.
• Develop and implement capital or expense projects, including:
  • Researching new and established manufacturing technologies.
  • Planning capital and time requirements.
  • Writing CER (Capital Expenditure Request) proposals.
  • Procuring and installing approved equipment while meeting cost and time targets.
• Participate in product and process design reviews to improve product quality and reduce production costs.
• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing and maintenance teams to solve chronic or complex problems.
• Develop and implement control systems projects for tooling and equipment to meet project objectives within cost and time targets.
• Support standardization initiatives by specifying and purchasing similar controls equipment and components, and participating in standards development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical area (electrical engineering preferred).
• 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience in procurement of manufacturing systems and equipment.

Qualifications

• CNC programming experience (strong plus).
• Heat treat experience (strong plus).
• Professional experience in manufacturing engineering in an automated machining environment (desirable).
• Formal training in robotic systems and other automated systems (Fanuc preferred, desirable).
• 3D modeling experience (PTC Creo III preferred, desirable).
• Hands-on experience in tooling & fixturing methods (desirable).
• Production experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, travel, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401K plans and a pension plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Financial assistance programs for adoption and further education.
• Comprehensive wellness program and Employee Assistance Program.