Senior Controls Engineer

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

We are the Heart. We develop and produce heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions, and axles for Volvo Group Brands. In operation since 1961, we are a proud and supportive member of the Washington County community and its surrounding areas.

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will develop, integrate, and maintain manufacturing equipment control systems, manufacturing systems automation, human-machine interfaces, and industrial communication networks through the application of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles.

You will provide leadership and guidance across the sectional level within the Operations Maintenance business functions, fostering a continuous improvement culture focused on loss reduction, waste elimination, employee engagement, and the application of lean principles.

• Develop and provide support to all maintenance programs
• Provide support for Electrical Technicians within a specialized area of assignment
• Respond to production problems on an "on-call" basis
• Perform control systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability
• Troubleshoot and modify software programs, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen-Bradley, and Siemens systems
• Conduct kaizen improvement activities focused on safety, quality, and cost initiatives
• Perform current and historical data analysis and root cause analysis
• Validate, update and control drawings and prints
• Develop procedures to improve manufacturing equipment uptime
• Determine the best maintenance methodology for equipment
• Schedule planned maintenance activities in collaboration with internal and external customers
• Develop and distribute maintenance documentation
• Support implementation of business plans and department goals (MTBF, MTTR)
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned

You are a highly motivated and engaged Senior Controls Engineer who can promote and drive a continuous improvement philosophy across human, material, intellectual, and financial resources. You are committed to delivering approved projects according to agreed-upon targets.

You have a strong customer focus and are committed to a collaborative, team-oriented environment. As a resourceful team player, you maintain productive relationships with both internal and external team members, helping create a successful and high-performing team.

Your decision-making and influencing abilities allow you to drive implementation and necessary change effectively. Your excellent communication skills support teamwork and cross-functional collaboration while helping you build a trustworthy professional network.

We operate across three shifts, so occasional support beyond the first shift will be required.

• Experience with RS Networks, RSLogix 5000, Logix Studio, RSLinks, RSView 32, Panel Builder 32 and future revisions of these or additional platforms
• Experience with Siemens S7 Simatic, Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens 840D, WinCC Flexible, and platforms related to Siemens automation
• Knowledge of ABB IRC 5 programming platforms
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Software Development and Design
• Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software development and design
• Fieldbus design and commissioning
• Documentation of PLC programs and program structure
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical prints, drawings, controls documentation, product literature and customer-specific timing diagrams, etc.
• Experience with…