Controls Engineer

About the Role

This position ensures that electrical processes meet safety standards, efficiency goals, and production targets. You'll be part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence while creating high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Create and improve robotic systems that enhance productivity and efficiency across different applications.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement teams to eliminate recurring equipment issues and improve OEE, changeover, yield, and labor efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and/or modify complex electrical controls, including automated control systems.
• Read, understand, and design electrical schematics and mechanical prints.
• Implement and install automated control systems.
• Write and debug code for robotic control systems.
• Support the needs of manufacturing in programming, troubleshooting, machine design improvements, and automation/process training.
• Provide engineering solutions for manufacturing/equipment problems and resolve issues as they arise.
• Design and specify electrical equipment and controls for new projects and upgrades.
• Perform thorough testing and validation of automated systems to ensure they meet performance standards and requirements.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in robotics, process, and automation.
• Spend approximately 50% of time on the plant floor.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred; five years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong ability to read and develop electrical schematics, blueprints, control narratives, and technical documentation in accordance with electrical codes and machine safety requirements.
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Yaskawa, and Pro-face platforms.
• Working knowledge of industrial networks, robotics, drives, servo systems, SCADA, sensors, machine safety, and Cognex vision systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks for controls design and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex automation failures, lead root cause analysis, and improve equipment reliability, OEE, yield, and downtime.
• Experience supporting capital projects from controls scope and vendor review through FAT/SAT, commissioning, validation, and maintenance handoff.
• Ability to maintain controls standards, software backups, revision history, network drawings, and troubleshooting guides while supporting cybersecurity and regulatory expectations.
• Effective collaborator and trainer who can work independently, use sound judgment, and perform safely under production pressure.
• Ability to use common hand tools and shop equipment.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stoop, reach, bend, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, and see.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material and the ability to focus.
• Must be mobile and able to transfer from building to building.

Benefits

Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 16 years in a row, offering:

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Other perks and incentives to ensure employees feel valued and supported.

Company Values

• Have fun, be passionate and show it!
• Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
• Communicate openly and appreciate the effort of others.
• Embrace knowledge, growth, and change.
• Strive for excellence in what we do every day!