Advanced Controls Engineer; West of Dayton

Advanced Controls Engineer (45 Minutes West of Dayton)

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at a place where company culture is really important? Well, at Ahaus, it's the lens through which we view everything we do. Besides great wages and benefits, we offer a supportive, family-first work environment that you won't find anywhere else. Our people stay for 40+ years because our leaders are humble, transparent, and kind.

Ahaus is well known for flexible start times Monday through Friday, first shift, generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee recognition and incentives, volunteer and outreach events, employee breakfasts and barbeques, pitch-ins, summer games, company outings, shared hobbies, and many other perks. It's precisely why Ahaus enjoys a reputation as a place people want to be.

Our people love their hobbies; from building cars, tractors, firearms, and robots to marksmanship and trap shooting, axe throwing, winemaking, cycling, restoring old furniture, music, and the arts. We have a team of diversely talented, skilled tradespeople, and we are looking for a few more. If this is intriguing to you, read on!

Creates concepts, designs, details, and machine-control programs for specialized automation equipment. Troubleshoots, installs, and provides service and support for equipment at customer’s facility.

• Synchronous automation
• Non-Synchronous automation
• Manual and lean equipment
• Hydraulic & manual work holding fixtures
• Heat exchanger core assembly equipment
• Crimping equipment & dies
• Molds & corrugation equipment
• Gages
• Multi-station systems
• Functional test equipment
• Standalone equipment

• Powered prime movers
• Conveyors & material handling
• Sensors & instruments
• Robotics & vision systems

• Statistical quality methods
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Safety & ergonomics
• Manufacturing techniques
• Mechanical Engineering techniques
• Studies requirements and confers with project stakeholders to satisfy design-related challenges
• Works within cost and schedule parameters
• Modifies designs to improve performance
• Creates machine operational manuals
• Redlines & revises drawings
• Utilizes sequence of events and powered elements charts
• Engages in debug and development activities
• Works within ISO business quality system parameters
• Communicates with team members and managers to receive instructions and coordinate activities
• Utilizes ERP system (Epicor)
• Engages in continuous improvement activities
• Other duties, as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology
• Ten years of experience in related field
• Hands‑on experience in Controls Engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Vocational education in related field

• Typical office environment
• Typical manufacturing environment
• Occasional work‑related travel required
• Travel required in the USA and foreign locations. Must be qualified to obtain a passport.
• Occasionally climbs ladders and equipment and lifts up to 30 lbs.

Ahaus Tool & Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.