Controls Engineer

Optimal Inc.

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 2 years of relevant experience
  • Proficient in PLC and HMI programming
  • Experienced with Fanuc robots
  • Strong knowledge of electrical and safety standards

Responsibilities

  • Engineer and design pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic piping diagrams
  • Create electrical control panels and software for PLC and HMI
  • Perform system troubleshooting, debugging, and start-up support
  • Provide technical support for installation and training
  • Travel to plant sites and oversee equipment installations

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement
  • Hands-on experience in diverse control systems
  • Travel opportunities that enhance professional exposure
  • Engagement in safety leadership activities
  • Dynamic work environment with plant and field responsibilities
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
The main function of a controls engineer is to initiate control system design from written sequences of operation. A typical controls engineer is responsible for designing complex piping and wiring diagrams along with providing technical support across various control systems projects.

Job Responsibilities:
Engineer and design pneumatic piping diagrams.
Engineer and design electrical wiring diagrams.
Engineer and design hydraulic piping diagrams.
Design electrical control panels.
Design programmable logic controller software.
Design programmable human machine interface (HMI) software.
Tryout, debug and provide start-up support for control systems.
Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment.
Provide technical support for training of plant personnel.
Travel to plant sites as required.

Skills:
Proficient with application of programmable machine controls hardware and software.
Proficient with application of Servo drive hardware and software.
Proficient with AutoCAD.
Familiarity with basic electrical standards.
Familiarity with basic safety standards.
Capable of supervision.

Daily Tasks:
Automation controls engineers to support launch activities
Time will split between coming to plant and traveling
They will oversee the installation of the equipment and leading safety activities.
When visiting suppliers, they will validate the equipment functionality. and all the connections from a wiring standpoint are up to expectation.
There are designed controlled meetings that they will have to participate in.

Education/Experience:
High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree in any field preferred.
2 years of experience required.

Hiring Manager's Top Skills:
PLC and HMI Programming
Fanuc robot experience

Shift Details:
M-F. Weekend work is required.
Candidate will have to work 1st or 2nd shift. Off shift work will possibly start in September or October time frame
1st: 6am to 2:30pm TBD
2nd 2:30pm-10:30pm TBD
The plant is still determining the start times.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Optimal Inc.

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

  • Controller
    $120K — $130K *
    Belleville Boot Company
    Belleville, IL 62220 (Saint Clair County)
  • Director of Engineering
    $150K — $250K *
    Buyers Products
    Mentor, OH 44060 (Lake County)
  • Plant Manager
    Top Industrial Manufacturing Company
    Chicago, IL 60601 (Cook County)
  • Vice President – Vitamin Team
    Feldkamp Marketing
    Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Hamilton County)
  • Amazon
    Operations Manager
    $91K — $136K *
    Amazon
    Davenport, IA 52806 (Scott County)

Find similar Controls Engineer jobs: