Senior Control Engineer

About the role

The Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for leading the controls team. In this position, the Sr. Controls Engineer will be responsible for the control systems and qualification documentation for our growth into AI and Manufacturing 4.0 initiatives. The Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for leading the controls teams supporting production on automation design, installation and launch, as well as new machine controls, drives, and schematics related to the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Update, modify, and improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, pneumatic, distribution and control.
• Lead the controls team and projects.
• Design and develop new machine controls including robotic, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and vision systems.
• Develop and support maintenance programs on equipment.
• Cook up and coordinate with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and vision systems.
• Create, maintain current hard copies and electronic data bases: all electrical, pneumatic schematics, panel layouts, PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component parts documentation.
• Schedule and complete back-ups of all electronic machine controls and robotic programs on set schedule.
• Implement and maintain data collection system from shop floor processing equipment.
• Maintain and expand existing plant floor machine control to Ethernet gateways, links and connections.
• Maintain all sub machine control data highways.
• Maintain and update controls portion of machine standards.
• Cook up and assist company systems personnel with plant floor Ethernet machine drop routing and Ethernet message traffic control.
• Complete correspondence, forms and reports using computer and applicable software.
• Handle confidential information on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Active member of a cross-functional launch team.
• Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example.
• Promote and facilitate Open Door process, effective and respectful communication.
• Participate in Continual Improvement activities.
• Adhere to customer requirements, Quality System and company policies.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of control systems, robotics, and automation.
• Experience with PLC programming, ladder logic, and relay logic.
• Ability to design and develop new machine controls and systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

Benefits

TriMas Packaging offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. We also provide opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the team and the business.

Contact Information

To apply for this position, please visit our careers page at [Company Website]. For questions about the position, please contact [HR Contact Name] at [HR Contact Email] or [HR Contact Phone Number].