Controls Engineer

General Summary

This position will facilitate the maintenance, adjustment, and expansion of the plant PLC based machine control and data collection functions.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Cordination, design, implementation, and monitoring of all equipment controls improvements and upgrades at all MTI facilities
• Cordination, design, implementation, and monitoring of all process data collection systems for all facilities
• Management and implementations of the AB second level control systems
• Participation in capital planning / improvements at all facilities
• Assist operations personnel in start-ups and controls / electrical troubleshooting
• Project management of capital improvements at all facilities
• Advisement and participation in robotic and automation installations

Knowledge, Skill, And Ability Requirements

• Must have working knowledge of process controls technology (both current and past)
• Must have working knowledge of a wide variety of controls hardware – Relay logic, PLCs, ControlLogix, Frequency Drives etc. Allen Bradley is the PLC platform of MTI.
• Must have experience with controls and user interface software (RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, PanelView, and others. RSView And FactoryTalk View experience a plus.)
• Must have experience with Ethernet, DH+ and RIO control networks
• Must have working knowledge of manufacturing power distribution systems
• Needs to be able to converse with IS personnel (networks, Ethernet, etc.) on interfacing issues
• Knowledge of high voltage systems and distribution a plus
• Knowledge of utility systems (water, air, hydraulic, etc.) a plus
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals within MTI
• Able to manage multiple tasks at a time
• Understands and can meet deadline-oriented business transactions
• Team player

Working Conditions

• The Controls Engineer will reside in the office and on the production floor for installations and troubleshooting.
• Must be able to adhere to conditions of the plant.
• The position will be based in Auburn IN.
• Travel will be required to different MTI facilities. Typical travel is about 1-3 days in duration. Longer periods may be required but are infrequent.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and on their feet 50% on the production floor.
• Must be able to move about inside the office and in the plant.
• This position will operate a computer and other machinery in the plant.
• Must be able to frequently communicate with employees and other individuals in person and telephone.
• This position may operate a vehicle when traveling to other facilities, customers, suppliers, etc.

Education And Experience Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Five years of hands-on Industrial PLC experience and responsibility in a manufacturing environment
• AB programming training