Controls Engineer

Overview

MPI is a worldwide leader in manufacturing specialized equipment for the investment casting industry. We are looking for a hands‑on controls engineer to develop, design and collaborate on the creation of control systems for our equipment. This includes: creating electrical schematics, PLC program logic, developing and modifying controls, and ensuring our equipment is safe, efficient and cutting-edge. This position operates within a team of engineers who are responsible for developing customized solutions for the industry.

Hands‑on robotic programming experience for complex automation projects is desirable.

• Supports MPI lean culture and initiatives by attending and participating in daily lean meetings while supporting efforts to make continuous improvements throughout MPI.
• Electrical Design:
  Responsible for creating electrical schematics, PLC program logic, and electrical enclosure designs within the constraints determined by the given project, time, cost, performance.
• Project Work:
  Completes electrical design for a project with some supervision. These responsibilities include the following:
• Electrical enclosure design and detailing.
• Electrical schematic design.
• Hands‑on PLC and HMI programming.
• Hands‑on robotic programming is desirable.
• Knowledge of vision systems is desirable.
• Project documentation, including operation instructions.
• Project checking.
• Manufacturing assembly support.
• Checking / Verification:
  Responsible for ensuring that any of his or her own work is inspected and approved by a qualified engineer.
• Manufacturing Support:
  Responsible for supporting manufacturing during functional testing as required on a project‑by‑project basis. Supports testing and verification of new or modified programs. Assist in the functional testing of the equipment and support customers during FAT.
• Documentation:
  Responsible for the proper documentation of his or her work, including ECR’s, machine manuals, check lists, and others.
• Scheduling & Reports:
  Responsible for reporting the status of his or her project in accordance with Epicor Projects (MPI’s information system) and the engineering production schedule at each weekly meeting. If a problem occurs that requires immediate attention, it is the engineer’s responsibility to report to the Principal Engineer at that time.
• Comm/SAT:
  When required capable to travel to customers site to support installation, commissioning, and Site acceptance testing.
• Follows ANSI & OSHA standards and MPI safety rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Principal

Activities:

• The focus of this position is Controls Design; individual will spend 80% of their effort toward project-based activities.
• Key activities in scope:
  • Continuous improvement/lean activities
  • Performs tasks as described in MPI document "Eng Task List Rxx"
  • Project based work
  • PLC, HMI, and Robot controls design & checking
  • Machine functional testing
  • Schematic creation and checking
• Activities out of scope:
  • Project planning
  • Supervisory activities

• Sound understanding of electrical design, schematics, and electrical codes regarding machine tool design.
• Sound computer skills, MS Office, Cad for Schematic creation.
• Experience with machine tool equipment, electrical design.
• Experienced PLC programmer. Omron, AB, and Siemens are desirable.
• Experienced HMI programmer. Indusoft is desirable.
• Experienced Robotic’s programmer. ABB and Fanuc are desirable.
• Proficient using MPI information system "Epicor".
• Ability to know when to seek guidance.
• Ability to evaluate a process for efficiency and waste.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Flexibility, able to react to changing needs.
• Sound communication skills, verbal, written and the ability to listen effectively.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good judgment skills, able to consider how decisions affect overall products.
• Due to ITAR agreements with our customers, all MPI employees are required to be US citizens.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years in a senior role.

• Competitive salary range of $95,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO.
• Be part of an innovative company that invests in your growth.
• Work with advanced technologies in a collaborative, team‑focused environment.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that make an impact on global manufacturing.
• Opportunity for career advancement.