Position Title: Controls Engineer
Department: Model Shop
Location: Fenton, MO
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineer Manager
Classification: Salary -Exempt
Position Summary: The Controls Engineer will be responsible for tasks such as process control, electrical engineering, troubleshooting.
Essential Job Duties: The Control System Engineer is responsible for development of the technical aspects of assigned projects. This may include:
- Assist in feasibility studies and development of cost estimation
- System architecture design (PLC/HMI/DCS, I/O, networks, computer infrastructure)
- Electrical control panel design and schematics
- Instrumentation specification
- PLC program development and implementation
- Robotic programming and support
- HMI/SCADA application development and screen design
- Design, build and maintain assembly and test equipment.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other team members to ensure projects meet scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
Communicate effectively with project manager throughout the project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress, risks, and costs.
Maintain expertise in industry trends and vendor/partner offerings to recommend solutions aligned with business needs.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred, but not required. Willing to substitute applicable work experience in place of degree.
Required Experience: - 5+ years of applicable work experience.
- Strong understanding of process control principles, PLC programming,Robotic programming, HMI/SCADA development, and industrial network communication protocols.
- Experience with electrical control systems design and schematics development (a plus).
- Ability to troubleshoot complex control systems and develop effective solutions.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple project priorities effectively.
- Desire to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends.
CDI offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time-off, personal protective equipment reimbursement for safety shoes and prescription safety glasses, casual dress work environment, and a solid 401(k) retirement plan to promote financial security.
