Overall responsibility for all controls related activities in the shop, Leading and assisting production in all controls related topics and issues
Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
Responsibility for designing, selecting, managing, programming, and commissioning of automation equipment used to improve the existing systems
Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking and implement effective countermeasures using all available means
Implement and maintain quality control methods including poka-yokes, data tracking systems, part recognition and problem reporting
Optimization and improvement of HMI, and SCADA systems
Creation and improvements of equipment safety standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections
Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured text
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience as a manufacturing controls engineer working with automation and electromechanical systems
Advanced proficiency in programming industrial equipment using IEC 61131-3 languages, particularly structured text and ladder logic
Proficiency with Industrial PC/PLC controller and development environment like Rockwell or Siemens
Proficiency in Human Machine Interface (HMI)/SCADA systems (Ignition SCADA)
Knowledge of Ethernet communications, script-based programming (Python, Java) preferred, motor drives like SEW EURODRIVE and field bus networks
Ability to select and integrate circuit protectors, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, and other components
Desire to work in a fast paced, demanding and highly collaborative environment
Proven troubleshooting skills, root cause analysis, and problem-solving under tight timing constraints