Controls Specialist

Job description:

Join a world‑class advanced manufacturing organization supporting aerospace, defense, and high‑performance industrial markets.

• Design, develop, and implement machine control systems for high‑duty‑cycle industrial automation equipment used in metal forming and manufacturing.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC, motion control, and HMI systems at the machine level.
• Create and maintain electrical designs, control schematics, PLC programs, and related automation software.
• Lead machine configuration, commissioning, and startup activities for new and upgraded equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and process engineers to ensure seamless system integration and functionality.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting support for production equipment including presses, furnaces, manipulators, cranes, and CNC machines.
• Improve system performance and reduce downtime through control system optimization and standardization.
• Maintain program backups, revision history, and documentation for control systems and electrical schematics.
• Support compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and business management systems.
• Participate in capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and planned shutdowns (occasional weekends or holidays).
• Develop and maintain technical specifications for new automation and manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in team initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement activities as required.

• Strong experience designing and supporting industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Siemens and Allen‑Bradley PLC platforms, including:
  • TIA Portal
  • Studio 500 / 5000
  • WinCC
  • Factory Talk View
• Experience with motion control systems (Siemens and Allen‑Bradley).
• Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics using AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Hands‑on familiarity with industrial automation components:
  • Servo motors, sensors, actuators, solenoids, pneumatics
  • Gearboxes, ball screws, regulators, and safety devices
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical and machine safety standards, including:
  • UL, NEC, NFPA 79
  • IEC 60204‑1
  • ISO 13849‑1, IEC 62061
  • CE requirements
• Familiarity with automation programming methodologies such as PackML, Grafcet (SFC), or equivalent.
• Strong troubleshooting, multitasking, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and environmental compliance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing automation or controls engineering.
• Preferred experience with SCADA systems, historians (OSI PI), and SQL Server.

• Must be eligible to comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements due to the nature of the products manufactured.

Direct Hire role. Pay is based on experience and negotiable.

Pay:
Up to $ per year

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person