Controls Engineer

Optimal Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of related experience in automation and control systems
  • Proficient in PLC/CNC and automation programming
  • Experience with robotics and computer vision technologies
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Ability to collaborate with maintenance teams and vendors effectively

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement system improvements using FIS data
  • Lead problem-solving efforts for equipment performance issues
  • Coordinate troubleshooting efforts to identify root causes
  • Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
  • Integrate controls with IT systems like FIS and QTS
  • Monitor equipment cycle times using plant software
  • Review and coordinate project installations

Benefits

  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Access to advanced technology and automation systems
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for career growth within the organization
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

Controls Engineer working in OEM Manufacturing Plant as a Controls Engineer.

Position Duties:
  • Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data
  • Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues
  • Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated
  • Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
  • Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS. Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
  • Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
  • Review and coordinate project installations
  • Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
  • Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
  • Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
  • Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety

Skills Required:
  • PLC/CNC, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Software Systems
  • Robotics, Computer Vision

Experience Required:
  • 5+ yrs of related experience
  • Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required
  • Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allen Bradley)

Education Required:
High School Diploma / GED

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