Electrical Controls Engineer (Off-shift)

About the role

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team in Portage, IN. The position involves designing and implementing automation and control systems for metals industry applications, collaborating with engineering and other support teams, and providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of automation and control systems for metals industry applications
• Collaborate with engineering and other support teams to ensure successful project completion
• Responsible for aspects of project budget and schedule requirements
• Aid in the development and maintenance of standards and best practices
• Develop overall system and communication architecture for industrial control projects
• Specify and configure various hardware components such as AC/DC drives, switchgear, and industrial control panels
• Perform functional testing of electrical and control systems
• Generate functional requirements documentation and test procedures
• Support the sales team in the development of technical solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience with AC or DC motors and drives, PLCs, and HMIs
• Industrial Automation experience
• Strong software and data communication problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Collaboration and teamwork skills

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC, VSD, and SCADA systems
• Experience with common metals processes such as hot or cold rolling, extrusion, press braking, stamping, heat treatment, casting, forging, oxygen furnaces, arc or blast furnaces, ladle treatment, galvanizing, pickling, or plating
• Experience with process line auxiliaries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, coaters, furnaces, and cooling systems
• Experience with Legacy Rockwell, GE, or Siemens PLC Systems
• Experience with Siemens Drives, Allen Bradley DC Drives, Emerson, Control Techniques AC and DC Drives, and Legacy GE Drives

Skills

• Motion control with coordinated drive systems
• Experience with common metals processes
• Experience with process line auxiliaries
• Experience with Legacy Rockwell, GE, or Siemens PLC Systems
• Experience with Siemens Drives, Allen Bradley DC Drives, Emerson, Control Techniques AC and DC Drives, and Legacy GE Drives

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) + match + prompt enrollment
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Generous paid time off including paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave, and sick time off
• Training and continuing education provided from day one

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is on-site in Portage, IN with an off-shift of 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am.