Control Engineer

Optimal Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of related experience in automation and control systems
  • Proficient in PLC/CNC and automation programming
  • Experience with robotics and computer vision technologies
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Ability to collaborate with maintenance teams and vendors effectively

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement system improvements using FIS data
  • Lead problem-solving efforts for equipment performance issues
  • Coordinate troubleshooting efforts to identify root causes
  • Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
  • Integrate controls with IT systems like FIS and QTS
  • Monitor equipment cycle times using plant software
  • Review and coordinate project installations

Benefits

  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Access to advanced technology and automation systems
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for career growth within the organization
Full Job Description
Position Description

Position Duties:
Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data
Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues
Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated
Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS. Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
Review and coordinate project installations
Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety

Skills Required:
PLC/CNC, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Software Systems
Robotics, Computer Vision

Experience Required:
  • 5+ yrs of related experience
  • Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required
  • Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)

Education Required:
High School Diploma / GED

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