Process Controls Engineer
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About the role
As the Process Engineer, you’ll be an onsite employee responsible for providing daily engineering support to manufacturing operations to resolve schedule attainment issues and improve efficiency. Processes include CNC milling, forming, robotics, welding, punch, finishing, printing, and packaging.
Responsibilities
- Identify and resolve manufacturing process problems
- Lead Continuous Improvement projects
- Lead new product launches and CAPEX investments
- Lead new equipment installations and existing equipment modifications
- Design new equipment, processes, and procedures
- Liaison with suppliers, customers, and research & development staff
- Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, robots, and control systems
- Experience with a broad range of controls platforms, including legacy platforms such as "SLC 500" and "RSLogix 500"
- Proficiency in various IEC 61131-3 programming languages, emphasizing ladder and structured text
- Minimum entry-level proficiency in computer programming languages, such as BASIC, C, and/or JAVA
- Update schematics for plant and facility equipment
- Implement and use Virtual Machines to support legacy equipment where IDE software is not available for modern operating systems (e.g., MS-DOS, Windows 98SE, Windows NT, XP)
- Work with servo drivers, stepper drives, and other motion control systems
- Support development of other engineers and maintenance team on robotics training
- Serve as primary reviewer for incoming CAPEX automation projects, including runoffs and launches
- Identify opportunities for automation improvements to meet plant efficiency and productivity goals
- Execute other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Software, Controls, or other related field
- 3+ years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineering function
- Automation and controls experience (robots, vision systems, packaging, etc.)
- Experience with Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, TPS, Lean Manufacturing Methods
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001:2015 or similar
- Willing to travel occasionally
- Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Strong knowledge of PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
- Experience with robotics (Fanuc, ABB, or similar)
- Familiarity with industrial networks
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Well-being programs and benefits
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs
- Access to learning resources, including a digital learning portal and Lean Academy
- Opportunities for career growth and development across 60+ global brands
Pay
The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $144,900.00 annually, depending on job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience. The successful candidate may also be eligible for annual merit increases.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN, etc.).