Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

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Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.  We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at  you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

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The Controls Engineer designs, programs, implements, and maintains the automated systems that control manufacturing equipment and production processes.

Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
Integrate robotics and automated equipment

Diagnose equipment downtime and control-system failures

Improve machine reliability and uptime

Support production teams during startup and troubleshooting activities

Increase efficiency and throughput, Reduce scrap and quality defects

Optimize machine cycle times

Lead equipment installations and upgrades

Develop electrical and controls specifications

Support capital improvement projectsPLCs (Allen-Bradley)
Industrial networks (Ether Net/IP, Profinet)
Robotics, Vision systems, Electrical schematics, Sensors and instrumentation, Servo motion control systems

Provides information to support return-on-investment calculations for capital expenditures

Provides guidance in safety on new projects, existing projects, and other safety concerns as they arise

Uses cross functional knowledge gained from manufacturing experience to guide projects in the right direction

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering fom an accredited institution required;
Master's degree preferred

Formal education/training in principles of lean manufacturing and quality management preferred7+ years of work experience preferred

Ignition software experience preferred

Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation

Strong Microsoft Office skills, as well as experience with team collaboration software

Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively disseminate and present information to all internal and external customers

Education, training and experience in the implementation and maintenance of continuous improvement activities including principles of Lean and Six Sigma preferred

Excellent time management skills, flexible and adaptive thinking and strong leadership skills

Ability to work in a team-based environment

Ability to successfully coordinate multiple priority projects in a fast-paced environment to drive goals to completion is required

The compensation range(s) identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as…