Firing Controls Engineer

About the role

The Firing Controls Engineer is responsible for improving controls systems and providing support for production assets within the Finishing areas of the Diesel Manufacturing facility in Painted Post, NY. This role involves designing, building, programming, testing, and debugging automated process machines and material handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Electrical Controls expert for development and troubleshooting of production equipment in the Finishing areas of the Diesel Manufacturing facility in Painted Post, NY.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to implement new functionality based on production needs. Support includes, but is not limited to:
• Safety controllers, PLCs/PACs, HMIs, robots, motion control systems, CNC equipment, measurement systems, instrumentation, material handling systems, industrial networks, and MES/data collection systems.
• Adhere to plant and division electrical controls standards, addressing technical questions and managing changes during off-shift activities as needed.
• Execute assignments in a team-based environment with minimal supervision. Effectively communicate benefits and risks of engineered solutions to Operations and Leadership.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent field.
• Experience: 3–10 years of engineering experience preferred with a proven track record supporting, designing, developing, and implementing robust, state-of-the-art controls solutions using machine/motion control systems, flexible automation, robotics systems, and electro-mechanical systems in manufacturing environments.

Skills

• Strong technical curiosity to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Proficiency in electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, robotics, programming, and system integration.
• Knowledge of control systems design, programming, and system integration, including open-loop and closed-loop systems.
• Familiarity with cutting-edge technologies such as:
• Control system integration and architectures
• PLCs/PACs
• Motion control systems
• Electro-mechanical drive systems
• Robotics, part sensing, and vision systems

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Rockwell Logix5000/Studio5000.
• Familiarity with Fanuc robots and Allen-Bradley PLC/PAC, motion control, VFD, and safety hardware.
• Knowledge of computer science hardware/software.
• Experience with CNC equipment and vision inspection systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as NFPA70, NFPA79, NFPA70E, NFPA86, ISO13949, and ANSI1506.

Pay

The range for this position is $88,834.00 - $122,148.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.