Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Company:
Rieke LLC

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Location:

500 W 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 USA

Workplace Type:
On-site

Employment Type:

Salaried | Full-Time

Function:
Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

• 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.
• 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 databases for 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 a set schedule.
• Implement and maintain a 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 the controls portion of machine standards.
• Coordinate with 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.
• Active member of a cross‑functional launch team.
• Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example.
• Promote and facilitate an open‑door process, effective and respectful communication.
• Participate in continual improvement activities.
• Adhere to customer requirements, quality system, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is onsite, five days at the Auburn, IN facility.

• University degree in a technical field and 3 years direct work experience or a minimum 8 years direct manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency using lean manufacturing tools.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (minimum 3 years).
• Desire to promote the success of the organization and team members by following through on tasked activities, working on time and to budget.
• Ability to work well with others; build and maintain positive employee relations.
• Exhibit a high level of flexibility and ability to multi‑task at all times.
• Positive personality to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees and suppliers.
• Competent in reading and interpreting schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact.

• Work in the office 40% and on the manufacturing floor 60%.
• Be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Work 50% on a computer and 50% on equipment.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for additional incentives such as equity, commissions, or other variable performance‑related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.