Controls Engineer

The purpose of the Controls Engineer is to support, improve, develop, research and test electrical components, equipment, and systems on the plant floor in order to meet production needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provide technical support to plant operations and daily production goals.

2. Plan and implement all controls related projects.

3. Support implementation and installation of new and rebuilt equipment.

4. Troubleshoot electrical systems, machines, and software related to plant operations.

5. Engage in continuous improvement of equipment and processes to enhance efficiency.

6. Maintain communication with management and peers regarding all duties.

7. Provide documentation and reports as required.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent training required.

2. At least 3 years of work experience in Controls Engineering with plant floor exposure. Must include thorough experience with PLC and HMI programming.

3. Experience in automotive seat manufacturing is a plus.

Competencies

1. Competence to troubleshoot complex systems and solve technical problems.

2. Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk, servo controllers, HMI products, CAD software, and MS Office products.

3. Experience with LabView or torque controller programming is a plus.

4. Expertise working around industrial control panels and troubleshooting controls wiring.

5. Familiarity with barcode scanners and data traceability.

6. Experience with process control and quality control devices (sensors, inspection cameras, etc.).

7. Familiarity with industrial safety requirements pertaining to electrical equipment in the NEC and ANSI codes.

8. Capability to interpret and make changes to electrical schematics as needed.

9. Ability to read technical documentation, synthesize information, and compose engineering reports.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and on the plant floor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb a ladder. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.