Controls Engineer SG25
About the Company
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. With internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks, PACCAR designs, manufactures, and supports high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks. PACCAR also designs advanced diesel engines, provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts.
PACCAR Engine Company operates a $400 million engine manufacturing and technology facility in Columbus, Mississippi, producing 12.9L diesel engines known for fuel efficiency and high technology.
About the Role
Support the machining department and plant-wide electrical and control systems for Heller CNC and Liebherr gantry control systems. Design and implement controls improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement modifications to existing electrical systems, including robotics, automation equipment, and CNC machines.
- Solicit bids, select contractors, and coordinate with maintenance and production teams.
- Ensure projects are completed within budget and on schedule while adhering to PACCAR safety requirements.
- Coordinate and supervise major maintenance, emergency repairs, and corrective actions on equipment and facilities.
- Maintain necessary records and documentation, preparing management reports as required.
- Implement and maintain computerized PLC and CNC systems.
- Provide maintenance supervision support as needed.
- Drive continuous improvement by working with the IT department and integrated process monitoring systems.
- Follow plant standards for filing and maintaining documentation per ISO standards.
- Maintain up-to-date machine design documentation for all machines.
- Review engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommend changes.
- Prepare, manage, and implement capital budget projects.
- Support Six Sigma projects.
- Facilitate effective communication to plant management on project status.
- Work effectively in a high-performance, team-based environment.
This is an evening shift position.
Requirements
- BSEE or equivalent technical degree required.
- Minimum 4 years of related experience.
- Familiarity with risk assessments and safety evaluations preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with flexibility to adapt to conflicting requirements.
- Knowledge of city, state, and federal electrical codes required; mechanical and safety codes preferred.
Skills
- Proficiency in Profibus, Profisafe, Safety Integrated, and ASI-Bus preferred.
- PLC programming using Siemens Step-7, WinCC Flex, and TIA Portal preferred.
- CNC programming using Siemens Step-7 Powerline and HMI Advance, TIA Portal preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to create and interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic schematics, ladder diagrams, function block diagrams, and STL for troubleshooting.
- Exceptional computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
- Hands-on experience with equipment controls.