Gates

Controls Engineer

Gates$75K — $95K *
Salem, NH 03079In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical controls design and support.
  • Proficient in writing/modifying Allen Bradley PLC ladder logic programs.
  • Experience with Siemens PLCs and ABB or Toshiba drives is a plus.
  • Knowledge of SQL, Wonderware, and Ignition development programming.
  • Skilled in electrical CAD design using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks Electrical.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize electrical and controls expertise to design and troubleshoot control systems for manufacturing.
  • Advise maintenance teams on troubleshooting and diagnosing production equipment issues.
  • Update control system schematics to reflect current equipment conditions.
  • Enhance existing control systems and develop new programming to optimize operations.
  • Assist in planning and executing equipment upgrade initiatives.
  • Program manufacturing equipment including PLCs and HMIs.
  • Evaluate suppliers and vendors providing technical assessments for selection.

Benefits

  • Full-Time positions available.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and additional voluntary benefit options.
  • Benefits commence on the first day of the month following hire.
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation plus 8 sick days per year.
  • 11 paid holidays annually.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching up to 6%.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for further education.
  • Employee Discounts available.
Full Job Description
What to Expect

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Salem, NH plant, you will be a Controls Engineer.

The Controls Engineer will collaborate with the team of electrical and mechanical technicians on various capital projects. This role involves machine design, modifications, and support, as well as optimizing current processes and facility performance. A hands-on position, the Controls Engineer will be actively involved in new machine installations, process improvements, special projects, and operational support to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Keys Responsibilities (to name a few)

  • Utilize electrical and controls expertise to design, build, test, and troubleshoot control systems assisting manufacturing processes.
  • Provide advisory assistance to maintenance teams for troubleshooting and diagnosing production equipment issues.
  • Update control system schematics to reflect current equipment conditions.
  • Enhance existing control systems and develop new controls and logic programming to optimize manufacturing operations.
  • Assist in planning and executing equipment upgrade initiatives.
  • Program manufacturing equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, and database interfaces.
  • Evaluate potential suppliers and vendors, providing technical assessments to confirm the selection process.


About You

  • Bachelor's or Associate in Degree Electrical/Controls, preferred:
    • Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, SCADA.
  • Prior experience with manufacturing equipment in electrical design, interface, and integration experience required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical controls, design and support.
  • Proficient in writing and modifying Allen Bradley PLC ladder logic programs, DC drive controllers, and variable frequency drive controllers.
  • Experience with Siemens PLCs and ABB or Toshiba drives is a plus.
  • Knowledge of SQL, Wonderware, and Ignition development programming.
  • Skilled in electrical CAD design and documentation using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks Electrical.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.


BENEFITS

  • Full-Time
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options:
  • Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
  • Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation, additionally 8 sick days
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 401(k): company matching up to 6%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts

About Gates

Gates Industrial Corporation plc, based in Denver, Colorado, is a manufacturer of power transmission belts and fluid power products, which are used in diverse industrial and automotive applications. The company employs over 14,000 and has sales and manufacturing operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Learn more about Gates
Size
15,050 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.4 million
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
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