Controls Engineer

Job Title:

Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the electrical and controls design of mechanical and hydraulic power stamping presses and related automation upgrades. This role covers the full lifecycle of press upgrade projects, including HMI and PLC design, safety PLC configuration, hardware and panel layouts, risk assessments, field device layouts, installation supervision, and full line commissioning. The position offers exposure to advanced automation technologies, long-term project work, and substantial opportunities to learn and grow as an engineer.

• Design and develop new HMI programs using GP-Pro software on Pro-face hardware for mechanical and hydraulic power stamping presses and related automation upgrades.

• Modify and optimize existing HMI programs using GP-Pro software on Pro-face hardware to support press upgrades and customer requirements.

• Review and verify HMI programs during customer buyoffs to ensure functionality, usability, and compliance with project specifications.

• Create new PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE
  720, PCwin, Memosoft, and Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Mitsubishi, and Siemens hardware.

• Modify existing PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE
  720, PCwin, Memosoft, and Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Mitsubishi, and Siemens hardware to support system changes and upgrades.

• Review and verify PLC designs during customer buyoffs to confirm proper operation, safety, and alignment with project requirements.

• Design new safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, and Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware to meet safety standards and risk reduction goals.

• Modify and maintain existing safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, and Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware.

• Review and verify safety PLC designs during customer buyoffs to ensure adherence to safety requirements and proper integration with the overall control system.

• Create new hardware layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software to support electrical hardware design for press upgrades.

• Modify existing hardware layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software to accommodate design changes and field conditions.

• Review and verify hardware layouts during customer buyoffs to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with standards.

• Develop new panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software for control panels associated with stamping presses and automation systems.

• Update and refine existing panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software to reflect design modifications and improvements.

• Review and verify panel layouts during customer buyoffs to confirm proper component placement, wiring practices, and safety considerations.

• Perform risk assessments on projects related to bid selection, hardware procurement, and installation timing to identify and mitigate technical and safety risks.

• Create new field device layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software to define the placement and wiring of sensors, actuators, and other field devices.

• Modify existing field device layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software as needed to support design changes and site conditions.

• Review and verify field device layouts during customer buyoffs to ensure correct installation, accessibility, and alignment with system design.

• Supervise engineers, electricians, and millwrights during installation of various press upgrades, providing clear technical direction and support.

• Provide day-to-day guidance on installation tasks to engineers, electricians, and millwrights to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.

• Resolve construction-related issues during installation by troubleshooting problems and coordinating solutions with project stakeholders.

• Provide full line commissioning support before, during, and after installation of press upgrade projects, including PLC, electrical, and controls validation.

• Support equipment demolition, installation, and commissioning activities, ensuring that systems are properly decommissioned, installed, tested, and brought into production.

• Collaborate effectively within a team environment to deliver projects on time and in line with customer expectations.

• Communicate clearly with internal teams and customers using excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Multitask across multiple projects and responsibilities while maintaining attention to…