Controls Engineer 2nd Shift (Automotive Industry)

Allen-Bradley/Siemen

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Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established automotive manufacturer that supplies critical rubber, plastic, and sealing system components to major automotive OEMs. They have built an outstanding reputation for producing high-quality automotive products while maintaining world-class manufacturing and quality standards.

Why join us?

Join a stable, growth-focused automotive manufacturer where you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact on plant performance. You'll lead meaningful continuous improvement initiatives, work alongside experienced engineering and operations teams, and drive projects that improve quality, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. If you enjoy solving real manufacturing challenges in a collaborative environment with long-term career growth, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Job Details

JOB PURPOSE: The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supervising all aspects of electrical control systems.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


· Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.

· Design control systems for mechanical and hydraulic manufacturing equipment.

· Ensure installation and commissioning meet design standards.

· Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments.

· Assists in identifying the technologies to be used for engineering projects.

· Industrial Equipment and Automation Controls procurement and integration.

· Visual Basic programming for Production data collection and traceability.

· PLC, HMI, and robot programming, debug and troubleshooting.

· Electrical troubleshooting and debugging.

· Develop and maintain electrical systems to ensure a safe working environment.

· Improve quality and manufacturing process performance.

· Design and programming of PLC's and variable frequency drives

· Assist Maintenance with troubleshooting equipment and controls related issues

· Performs system specification, design, architecture, and development for Control Systems

· Program Rockwell / Siemens PLCs, Networking and HMI

· Develop standards, procedures, manuals, and other documentation for projects.

· Perform design and implementation of Compressor and Pumps Control System.

· Perform basic troubleshooting of communications networks and wiring.

· Study project and customer specification documents and develop control package accordingly

· Responsible for working with the Engineering and Quality departments to ensure compliance to the change management process; must have working knowledge of product deviation release, technical change process, CTM project.

· Maintain product safety in all designs


QUALIFICATIONS


· Experience, Competencies and Education

An experienced leader with appropriate industry experience, preferably in the automotive manufacturing field. An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image. A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus. A well organized and self-directed individual who is a team player. An articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills. A good educator

who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor. A decisive individual who possesses a "big picture" perspective and is well versed in systems. Minimum required two-year technical degree or equivalent; five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Desired Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.


· PLC programming proficiency with Siemens and Allen Bradley products.

· Ability to troubleshoot and maintain PLC / DCS / HMI programming and configuration.

· Ability to perform computer aided-design and drafting tasks implementing AutoCAD (or equivalent).

· Ability to read electrical schematics, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s)

· Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting techniques.

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