Controls Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Controls Engineer will support the maintenance department by designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automation and control systems. Key responsibilities include:

• Troubleshoot equipment issues, including PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in ControlLogix processors.

• Maintain PLC documentation received from equipment suppliers and manage an archive of PLC programs and machine control drawings, both electronically and on paper, across the facility.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve automated equipment, including devices, I/O, instruments, and all components associated with automated processes to meet production and safety goals.

• Support various I/O devices connected to PLCs, including HMIs, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits.

• Drive improvements in equipment uptime and contribute to overall plant reliability and maintenance initiatives.

• Schedule and perform backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs, and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs.

• Diagnose and resolve issues with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems.

• Apply knowledge of electronics and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment to operation efficiently.

• Implement and maintain data collection systems from plant floor processing equipment.

• Identify and implement error-proofing measures throughout production processes.

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary plant team to determine and implement continuous improvement strategies.

• Assess and plan for process impacts resulting from engineering and product launch changes.

• Participate in 8D or other root-cause problem-solving methodologies to address abnormalities and prevent recurrence.

• Contribute to equipment purchase specifications, including reviewing and providing feedback on equipment control drawings prior to build approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 5–6 years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000, ControlLogix, and PanelView development software is required.

• Experience with FANUC and ABB robotic systems.

• Experience with Siemens and/or Mitsubishi PLCs is a plus.

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