Production Controls Engineer
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on production support for the factory floor to ensure continuous and reliable operation of automated equipment and production lines.
- Troubleshoot and debug automation and controls issues in real time, quickly identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
- Program, modify, and maintain PLC-based control systems to support production needs and improve system reliability.
- Use Siemens TIA Portal to develop, adjust, and optimize PLC programs and related control logic.
- Work in a fast-paced environment, rapidly implementing fixes and adjustments to keep the line running and minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with other engineers and production personnel to design and implement solutions to critical, real-time factory issues.
- Apply internal standards consistently when developing or modifying controls solutions and documentation.
- Monitor production performance, identify recurring issues, and propose improvements to increase uptime and efficiency.
- Support robotics and automation systems as needed, ensuring they integrate effectively with existing controls and production processes.
- Respond to issues at the "speed of relevance," balancing urgency with safe and robust engineering practices.
Requirements
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal as a primary control engineering tool.
- Proficiency in PLC programming, including ladder logic and structured text.
- Demonstrated experience in automation and controls engineering, ideally at an early- to mid-career level (approximately one to two years of relevant experience).
- Ability to troubleshoot and debug controls and automation issues in real time on the factory floor.
- Adaptability and the ability to quickly learn and apply internal engineering and production standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
- Capability to work directly with production teams to resolve issues and maintain line uptime.
- Clear communication skills to explain issues, solutions, and changes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing or semi-automated factory environments.
- Experience in designing or implementing controls solutions that directly impact production performance.
- Ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and safety.
- Interest in contributing to a growing engineering team during a period of expansion and increased opportunity.
- Willingness to occasionally support overtime needs when production demands require it.
Skills
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal.
- Proficiency in PLC programming.
- Experience troubleshooting and debugging automation and controls issues.
- Experience in automation and controls engineering.
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing or semi-automated factory environments.
- Experience in designing or implementing controls solutions.
- Ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
- Short and long-term disability coverage.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $66.00/hr.
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