Senior Controls Engineer

Requisition

The Engineering team discovers, develops and evaluates new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace. Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.

Subject Matter Expert Machine Controls

• Program Allen-Bradley PLC and develop HMI
• Improve efficiency through programming logic and electrical improvements
• Support maintenance department in troubleshooting critical issues
• Monitor and respond to daily production needs and issues related to machine control systems and automated equipment.
• Support production day to day to achieve plant metrics in safety, quality, cost, and delivery
• Design of control cabinet wiring layout and components for industrial machinery by AutoCAD
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• Interact with skilled personnel and others in support of the daily production demands
• Create purchase orders for components and schedule/track/audit work.

• 2+ years of experience working directly with machine controls
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering fiield

• Experience with PLC logic, specifically using Allen-Bradley Rockwell software (e.g., Studio 5000, RSLogix).
• Industrial Maintenance background (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical)
• Experience with metal stamping press control systems
• Knowledge of Robotic programming (Fanuc, UR, Yaskawa)
• Networking experience (Stratix, Cisco, Wireless Access Points, Web Server, SQL server)

• Always On Flexibility – you will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Sabbatical – Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

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