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.