Industrial Controls Reliability Engineer

Power the future of batteries as our Industrial Controls Reliability Engineer

Help us build the next wave of advanced battery systems for construction equipment, aerial work platforms, material handling, robotics, marine, military, and commercial EV applications. In this highly visible, hands-on role based in Mason, Ohio, you’ll be the go-to expert keeping our automated manufacturing assets reliable, safe, and continuously improving.

A day in the life

You’ll start by clearing a bottleneck on an automated line, dig into PLC logic to isolate a stubborn intermittent fault, collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to shave seconds off a cycle, and wrap up by updating drawings, backups, and spares so we’re ready for tomorrow’s launch. Your mission: maximize uptime and quality while commissioning new equipment and elevating our maintenance strategy from preventive to predictive.

What you’ll do

• Maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment to maximize uptime and throughput.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, servo, and controls issues.
• Program, debug, and modify PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and industrial automation systems.
• Commission, install, start up, and validate new machines and production lines.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Lead root cause analyses using 5-Why, Fishbone, and Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA).
• Own documentation: electrical drawings, PLC backups, equipment manuals, spares inventory, and maintenance records.
• Support robots (industrial and collaborative), automated assembly, conveyors, torque systems, vision inspection, laser marking, dispensing, battery cyclers, and automated end-of-line test equipment.
• Troubleshoot industrial networks and devices: Ethernet/IP, I/O, sensors, actuators, servo drives, and VFDs.
• Design, modify, and enhance control panels, machine electrical systems, and production equipment.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to improve cycle times, reliability, ergonomics, quality, and throughput.
• Analyze performance via OEE, MTBF, MTTR, downtime reports, and production metrics to drive improvements.
• Recommend and implement capital upgrades, automation enhancements, and cost reductions.
• Support facility services including compressed air, electrical distribution, HVAC interfaces, and related infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, electrical safety, and company safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Product Integration, Test Engineering, and Operations to resolve production issues fast.
• Implement and sustain Odoo ERP, MES, and Maintenance modules for work orders, PM scheduling, spare parts, and equipment history.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years supporting automated manufacturing equipment on the factory floor.
• Deep expertise troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Omron, Mitsubishi, or similar PLCs.
• HMI development and industrial protocols: Ethernet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet, Modbus, or EtherCAT.
• Experience with servo systems, VFDs, motion control, and industrial networking.
• Working knowledge of robots (FANUC, ABB, Universal Robots, Yaskawa, Epson, or similar).
• Background with automated assembly, machine vision, leak test, dispensing, conveyors, and automated inspection.
• Ability to read and modify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and control panel layouts.
• Preferred: AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent electrical CAD.
• Strong grasp of industrial electrical systems, sensors, instrumentation, and machine safety.
• Plus: predictive maintenance methods—vibration analysis, thermal imaging, lubrication management, condition monitoring.
• Familiarity with Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Bonus domains: battery manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, robotics, medical device, electronics, semiconductor, food processing.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and respond rapidly to production needs.
• Excellent communicator and cross-functional collaborator.

Why you’ll love it here

• Shape one of America’s fastest-growing advanced battery manufacturers.
• Work with cutting-edge automation and battery technologies.
• Be pivotal in launching new lines and processes.
• Collaborate with seasoned engineers across manufacturing, product development, and advanced battery tech.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and technical training.
• Real career growth as we scale.

Hands-on proficiencies

• Electrical Schematics
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Machine Building/Assembling
• Pneumatics Experience
• Single and Three Phase Power
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• SCADA Experience
• Programming Machine Vision Systems
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Installation & Wiring
• VLC troubleshooting

Key technologies you’ll touch

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• CAD Software
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)
• Vision System
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot (Fanuc)