Controls Engineer

This role plays a crucial role in maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting the control systems essential to production processes within the manufacturing facility. The Plant Controls Engineer supports and improves existing control systems to ensure optimal production efficiency and safety, provides expertise for ongoing production processes, and implements required process changes to support continuous improvement and product changes. The position also assists in optimizing tooling design and automation processes to prevent or minimize production downtime.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize machine performance using PLC data
• Lead root cause analysis for systemic and intermittent issues
• Select and integrate error and mistake-proofing devices to address quality concerns
• Understand and maintain machine Ethernet networks
• Conduct regular audits on safety control programs and devices
• Plan, coordinate, and implement assigned projects
• Interface with automation and capital equipment vendors
• During new equipment launches, transfer all equipment and process documentation to the production plant prior to SOP, including OEM equipment documentation (electronic and hard copies of manuals, BOM, drawings, recommended spare parts, and recommended PMs)
• Lead activities in new product/process manufacturing and recommend improvements
• Develop preventive maintenance programs in collaboration with plant management
• Support controls-related issues to minimize production downtime
• Guide maintenance technicians to develop skillsets and strengthen the team
• Ensure peak efficiency and safety of all manufacturing machinery and equipment
• Assist in installation and maintenance of machines and tools
• Analyze equipment requirements and assist in requisition of tools and spare parts
• Identify and recommend efficiency improvements to reduce costs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Programming, or a related field (relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Minimum of 2 years as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician
• Experience with maintaining robots in production processes
• Experience in JIT, SPD, ILVS, and Batch manufacturing systems
• Strong knowledge of Manual and Automated Assembly Systems and Technologies, including both mechanical and control systems
• Technical experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View Studio

Skills

• PLC Programming (2-4 years): Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000 processors
• Vision Systems Programming (2-4 years): Cognex, Keyence
• HMI Programming (2-4 years): FactoryTalk View Studio, PanelView Plus
• Robot Programming: Touchup paths and troubleshoot stoppages

Schedule

2nd Shift - 5:30 PM to 2:00 AM, Monday through Friday (30-minute lunch)

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Medical and prescription plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and disability coverage
• 401K with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vehicle and product discounts