JOB SUMMARY: The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, development, and installation, for all aspects of electrical controls systems, equipment, and machinery, including supervising work performed by outside contractors. The Controls Engineer is also responsible for the installation, technical support, and training of PLC based software, data collection systems, temperature collection controllers and motion control.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):

Ensure electrical controls are operational with minimal downtime
Assemble/disassemble production/test equipment for repairs/modifications without maintenance support
Work independently with minimum management support
Document new and modified procedures to current quality standards and format
Collaborate with operations to organize and maintain a controls spare part stocking program
Support manufacturing engineering projects with control and data acquisition systems to reduce operating expenses, and improve manufacturing yields and product quality
Identify control contractor suppliers and manage relationships including quotations, systems installation, and repair services
Train production and maintenance resources to operate installed control systems
Research new technologies and attend industry trade shows
Problem solve programming or systems problems
Develop system blueprints and store equipment operating manuals
Exercise the authority to stop any manufacturing process/facility machinery that has the potential to permit a threat to employee safety, environmental/regulatory hazard and product quality

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Working knowledge of PLC Programming, HMI Programming, SCADA Programming and AutoCAD; Rockwell Automation preferred
Familiarity with Cognex vision systems preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to trouble shoot and repair a wide variety of control systems
“Hands-on” machine repair, modifications, and electrical designing
Ability to complete a wide variety of assignments in a manufacturing environment with minimal management support
Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities

SHIFT/SITE:

Monday - Friday

1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm

5836 Success Drive, Rome, NY

WAGE DISCLOSURE:

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.

The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.

$62,500 - $82,500 annually

Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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Controls Engineer - Rome, NY