Controls Engineer

Fortune Brands

$70K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE from accredited four-year college or university
  • Preferred 2+ years of experience in controls design and PLC programming in high volume assembly environments
  • Knowledge of integrating and programming automated and semi-automated equipment
  • Familiarity with machine safety and wiring standards
  • Understanding of network architecture and infrastructure
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide controls and electrical engineering design for custom assembly applications
  • Facilitate advanced troubleshooting and repair of equipment
  • Ensure machine safety through interpretation and application of relevant codes
  • Control and maintain electrical equipment drawings for the maintenance staff
  • Support new product development through collaboration
  • Offer technical guidance for Engineering and Manufacturing initiatives
  • Design and implement automated manufacturing technology solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans
  • Market-leading 401(k) program with company contributions
  • Product discounts
  • Flexible time off benefits including half-day summer Fridays
  • Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits
  • Employee Resource Groups for inclusivity and belonging
Full Job Description
As the Controls Engineer you will plan, design, and execute electrical engineering and controls work associated with all aspects of manufacturing and assembly equipment, including custom integration and purchased machinery, by performing the following duties: • Provide controls and electrical engineering design and programming for custom assembly applications including hardware specification, integration, electrical BOM, and schematics • Facilitate advanced troubleshooting and repair of equipment in conjunction with maintenance and engineering personnel • Ensure machine safety by reading, interpreting, and applying relevant codes, updating design specifications and modifying existing equipment as needed • Control all programs and electrical equipment drawings and ensure current revisions are available for the maintenance staff • Support new product development by collaborating with engineering and project teams for assembly and testing solutions, including traditional products and electronic platforms • Provide guidance and technical solutions for Engineering and Manufacturing initiatives, projects, and improvement activities • Support design and implementation of automated manufacturing technology, including robotics, vision systems, and advanced motion control • Maintain shop floor data system applications, including collaboration with other engineering groups, operations, and IT • Identify and develop new hardware, software, and controls technology applications • Work with integrators and machine builders in multiple aspects including design reviews and development of automation equipment as well as outsourced panel construction • Execute improvement opportunities and strategic projects for the facility • Develop business case and Capital Expenditure Requests for the purchase of new or replacement controls hardware, including end-of-life and obsolescence • Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization • Compile, prepare, and present data for project updates and presentations • Other duties as assigned Qualifications • BSEE from accredited four-year college or university. • Preferred at least two (2) years of experience in controls design, panel construction, and PLC programming in a high volume assembly environment with cellular, semi-automated, and fully automated processes. • Knowledge of specifying, integrating, and programming multiple aspects of automated and semi-automated equipment, including, but not limited to, robotics, motion control, vision, digital/analog sensors, and variable frequency drives. • Functional knowledge of machine safety and wiring standards, including relevant code requirements • Functional knowledge of network architecture and infrastructure. • Detailed problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Additional Information Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $70,000 USD - $110,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan. At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates' feeling of belonging at work.

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