Manufacturing Controls Engineer

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RIX Industries is a technology-focused company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for critical applications in Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets. Founded in 1878, the company is headquartered in Benicia, CA, and operates additional facilities in Sparks, NV.
** Position Summary
** The Manufacturing  Controls Engineer designs, develops, and supports resending systems used in manufacturing and production test environments. This role focuses on PLC-based automation, test system development, and integration of controls with mechanical systems to manufacturing safe, reliable, and efficient operation. The position supports both production and engineering through system troubleshooting, testing, documenting, and continuous improvement.
** Responsibilities
* ** Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and related automation hardware for production testing.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate controls with mechanical systems.
* Create and maintain technical documentation.
* Support installation, commissioning, and testing of control systems; ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
* Design, build, and support electrical control panels for manufacturing and test systems, including compressor controls.
* Support production uptime by resending to test system issues and implementing corrective actions.
* Participate in continuous improvement of test systems to improve reliability, repeatability, and throughput and assist with validation of new or modified test systems.
* Develop and maintain electrical schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
* Ensure control systems comply with applicable electrical codes and standards, including NFPA 70 and NFPA 79, and support systems utilizing single- and three-phase power up to 480 VAC.
* Develop, maintain, and version control automation and test software using source code control tools, preferably Git.
* Program and maintain LabVIEW applications to automate test operations and data collection.
* Provide technical support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Purchasing, and Field Service by responding to technical questions related to system performance, testing, and troubleshooting.
* Perform mechanical nad electrical troubleshooting of control systems, including sensors, analog signals, and field devices.
* Support basic industrial network communications, including TCP/IP over Ethernet for control and test systems.
* Assis with instrument selection and integration, including sensors, pumps, valves, and related mechanical components.
* All other duties assigned.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field; experience with control systems design and implementation.
* 3 Years of hands on experience in manufacturing automation, industrial controls, or production test environments.
* Demonstrated experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
* Proven experience developing and maintaining Lab View applications for automated test systems and data collection.
* Hands on experience designing, building, and troubleshooting electrical control panels, including systems up to 480 VAC (single and three phase).
* Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 79 electrical safety standards.
* Proficiency in creating and maintaining electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
* Experience using version control tools for automation and test software.
* Strong troubleshooting skills across sensors, instrumentation, analog, digital signals, field devices, and electro-mechanical systems.
* Strong ability to support manufacturing production environments and other internal and external departments as needed.
* Working knowledge of industrial networking,…