Controls Engineer

This range is provided by Acro Service Corp. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Duration: 12 months (may extend)

Location:

Napoleon, OH

Work Hours:

2nd Shift (04:00 PM to 12:00 AM)

Pay Range: $45.00/hr – $47.00/hr

• Review PLC logic & debug for proper content, error‑proofing, and data collection function
• Lead root‑cause investigations and eliminate downtime issues
• Participate in lean plant floor layout (value‑add, error‑proof, visual factory, Kan Ban material flow)
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Review and modify equipment PMs and critical spares lists as necessary
• Interface with equipment vendor(s) to ensure system design, build, runoff and installation
• Review and approve electrical & controls schematics and assembly system BOMs
• Review and approve mechanical drawings for accuracy, robustness, and adherence to specs
• Co‑develop with QE all inspection criteria, gauge requirements, and control documentation
• Support problem‑solving activities (7‑Step, Error‑Proofing, Histogram, Fishbone, 5 Why)
• Lead and support continuous improvement programs and employee‑involvement work teams
• Participate in CI programs and cost‑saving initiatives such as VA/VE, MCM, and others
• Maintain and promote a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Develop module assembly PFMEAs, operator instructions, control plans, & process flow charts
• Support quality functions as necessary

• 3+ years controls engineering experience
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience
• Experience with RSLogix 5000, RSLinx (required); preferred: fastener torque systems
• Technical proficiency in manufacturing and assembly processes and best‑practice deployment
• Experience with lift assists and pneumatic devices (valves, cylinders)
• Experience with barcode scanners and RFID reader systems
• Experience with safety equipment (safety mats, light curtains, e‑stop circuits)
• Proficiency developing PFMEAs, operator instructions, control plans, and process flow charts
• Working knowledge of gauge & layout procedures
• Demonstrated leadership, team building, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), ACAD, Vis View
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to multi‑task effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to support extended hours (including weekends), multiple shifts, and minimal travel as required

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Engineering Services, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing