Controls Engineer

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• Overall lead for controls engineering for HVAC Final Assembly.
• Daily production support across HVAC Final Assembly.
• Develop kaizen activities driven by Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
• Equipment/machine procurement for HVAC assembly.
• Project management (schedule development and budget tracking).
• Support company and departmental goals and objectives (safety, quality, efficiency, cost reduction, environmental and delivery).
• Equipment specification, justification, installation, testing, buyoff, process validation, and capability.
• Lead planning and equipment/machine install events, support equipment training, line‑off, and document buy‑off condition incorporating ergonomics, safety, and spare parts.
• Provide regular updates to management on key projects.
• Understand machine operation and make suggestions to improve machine operation ratios, net operator time and product flow.
• Act as a communication liaison between support departments for open items (Design, Quality, Production Control, Production, Business Planning, Purchasing, etc.).

• Highly motivated and technically competent, innovative problem‑solver that incorporates PDCA methods.
• Excellent self‑management and project management skills (ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously).
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and effectively use data to drive decision‑making.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, time‑management, and organization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate, prioritize, and multitask.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical degree and 4 years of controls experience, or 8 years of controls experience.
• Experience programming PLCs, Safety PLCs, and HMIs (prefer AB, Omron brands).
• Experience with hardware and safety circuit design for automated machines.

• Experience related to manufacturing and assembly processes, preferably HVAC assembly.
• Proactive person who will seek out and implement additional tasks that add value to DMMI.
• Knowledge of electrical sensors, vision, and other machine sensing systems.
• Industrial robotics programming (Denso, ABB, or Fanuc brands).
• Integrating and programming servo drives (AB or Yaskawa).
• Programming languages: C++, Visual Basic, SQL database or others.
• Experience with Ethernet networking such as IP configuration, managed switches, NAT, network configuration, and troubleshooting.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid holidays
• Bonus program
• FSA/HSA and dependent care programs
• Company‑provided life, disability, ADD, and business travel insurance
• No‑cost wellness & chronic condition management programs
• Optional insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career development and ongoing training
• Employee assistance program
• Employee spotlight and recognition program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Onsite fitness center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite health clinic and pharmacy (vary by location)

Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.

Annual Salary: $91,000-$113,000

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Engineering and Information Technology;
Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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