5-7 years of experience in controls engineering or related field
Strong programming skills in PLCs and motion systems
Familiarity with Allen Bradley and RS View systems
Ability to influence senior management decisions
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven leadership and training abilities
Willingness to travel 50%-70% of the time
Responsibilities
Lead the development of control strategies for automated equipment
Oversee the design and implementation of control systems for new machinery
Establish standardized coding rules and control procedures
Troubleshoot and repair control systems across multiple sites
Provide guidance and training to plant-level control engineers
Serve as the primary controls expert for the company
Develop high-level strategies to improve line efficiency and productivity
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and training
Exposure to cutting-edge technology in automation
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Potential for career advancement within the company
Flexible work schedule with third shift options
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 268683
Locations: Indianapolis
Pay Range: $75,000 - $90,000 Salaried, depending on experience
Schedule: 3rd Shift
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Job Overview
The Controls Engineer is responsible for directing and providing strategic controls implementation guidance to CCCI Manufacturing and Warehouse departments. This position establishes and implements CCCI standardized best engineering controls practices and processes that ensure optimal machine performance and overall line efficiency and productivity improvements; ensures controls programming practices are consistent from location to location; supervises the identification, evaluation, and selective implementation of control solutions. The Controls Engineer is also responsible for overseeing multiple sites and leading the Company-wide effort to explore, define, and implement new control practices and control processes within all areas related to automated Manufacturing and Warehousing Systems.
Duties & Responsibilities
Serves as both a technical expert and a leader within the Company and leads by influence and expertise
Develops high-level control strategies for all automated equipment in our warehouse and manufacturing facilities
Develops a control strategy for automated production facility machinery to include all PLC-driven equipment
Assists with the design and development of control systems for new equipment and systems
Serves as the Company Controls expert and power user and provides guidance to the Director of Engineering, the Senior Director of Manufacturing, Plant Managers, and Vertique Systems Managers
Establishes an overarching controls philosophy and logic for all equipment systems within the company by establishing coding rules and controls procedures for specific types of manufacturing cells and documenting these practices to ensure standardization
Troubleshoots, tests, and repairs control systems and assists and provides control logic guidance and training to plant Maintenance Managers
Supervise, educate, and train plant-level control engineers while maintaining expertise within the Controls Engineer field and should stay abreast of new technology, emerging software code, and new equipment
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
High degree of professionalism
Thorough knowledge of and a high skill level programming of motion systems, PLCs, and associated Controls systems
Knowledge and familiarity with Allen Bradley and RS View a plus
Ability to understand and properly influence decisions of senior management
Ability to influence decision making of peers
Knowledge of controls systems development methodology
Detailed and structured thought process
Ability to interact and communicate with all levels in the organization
Presentation skills
Negotiation skills
Facilitating skills
Advanced PLC programming skills.
Leads by accomplishment and example
Promotes a good working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, and staff
Proactive in nature, actively participates, and is self-motivated
Encourages and motivates others
Continually demonstrates a level of integrity and professional demeanor in keeping with the company's mission and values
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
Clearly communicates complex concepts with all levels of the organization
Travel 50% - 70% of the time
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree or 2-4 years equivalent related work experience
Driver's license required
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (4 years)
Electrical Engineering or Controls experience
Continuous flow conveyor style systems experience
AB or Rockwell Automation documented training courses or certifications
Work Environment
Work environments will vary, including noisy and non-temperature-controlled environments or extreme temperatures
