Controls Engineer

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Controls Engineer role at Mikron Automation is ideal for professionals with foundational experience in automation and mechanical design. You’ll contribute independently to the development of scalable, high-performance automation platforms, supporting life-saving pharmaceutical and medical technologies, as well as automotive and consumer goods industries.

• Product Knowledge – Apply working knowledge of Mikron products, platforms, and engineering standards to support design and development.
• Design
  - Independently design and integrate automation components, systems, or software.
• Fine-Tune & Testing – Execute and support system testing, troubleshooting, and debug activities with increasing independence during development, build, and commissioning phases. Identify root causes of issues and propose solutions.
• Customer & Project Interaction – Participate actively in internal and customer-facing meetings, providing technical input and supporting project execution.
• Tools & Systems
  - Proficiently use engineering tools and systems (e.g., CAD, PDM, PLC/HMI software, vision platforms) to support design and documentation.
• Documentation & Standards – Create, maintain, and review engineering documentation (e.g., drawings, BOMs, specifications) in accordance with project and company standards.
• Compliance & Safety
  - Ensure adherence to safety protocols and engineering standards.
• Support & Flexibility
  - Provide support across project phases including design, build, validation, installation, and post-installation service. Mentor junior engineers. Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Driving Excellence:
  Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, continuously developing your skills through training and feedback. Take initiative, embrace challenges, and contribute to a culture of empowerment and transparent communication.
• Upholding Responsibility:
  Act with integrity and professionalism, honoring commitments and making decisions aligned with company values and objectives. Serve as a role model in behavior and accountability, fostering trust and respect among colleagues, customers, and partners.
• Fostering Engagement:
  Build strong, long-term relationships with customers by understanding their needs and delivering innovative, competitive solutions. Maintain a proactive and confident approach, ensuring promises are realistic and achievable.
• Ensuring Quality:
  Deliver precise, timely, and environmentally responsible results. Continuously seek improvements in products, processes, and personal competencies, adapting swiftly to new requirements and challenges.
• Protecting Confidentiality:
  Handle sensitive information with care and discretion. Adhere to data protection protocols and cybersecurity best practices to safeguard customer and company intellectual property.
• Achieving Success:
  Align personal goals with company objectives, contributing to measurable outcomes and long-term stability. Monitor progress regularly, communicate effectively within teams, and take timely action to address deviations from targets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of professional experience in automation and controls preferred.

• Proficient in Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programming and best practices.
• Proficient with industrial control systems and architectures.
• Proficient with electrical hardware and schematics for industrial machinery.
• Proficient with setup and basic troubleshooting of local and remote I/O.
• Proficient in servo and VFD configuration and tuning.
• Proficient with integration of third-party equipment.
• Proficient with industrial networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP).
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