Controls Engineer

Tenneco

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

Qualifications

  • B.S.E.E. or M.S.E.E. degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Computer Science preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of controls experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficient with PLC & HMI platforms such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi.
  • Basic to medium knowledge of industrial robotics including Fanuc and Kuka.
  • Familiarity with databases like Ignition and SQL preferred.
  • Proven experience in PLC logic and programming required.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes, along with electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with machine safety assessments (TMSS).
  • Lead projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
  • Provide training and prepare programming for PLC and HMI equipment.
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing lines using Lean principles.
  • Design and implement industrial control systems in alignment with company strategies.
  • Oversee installation and integration of control systems on equipment.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for control applications.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Hands-on engineering experience with manufacturing technologies.
  • Direct impact on safety and efficiency in production environments.
Full Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Support the development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing systems and controls to improve production performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost metrics.

Collaborate across functions to design, integrate, and sustain manufacturing technologies and control systems. This role drives meaningful operational improvements through hands-on engineering and cross-functional project ownership.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist with Machine safety assessments (TMSS).
  • Lead and implement manufacturing projects focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
  • Provide training and prepare new programming related to PLC and HMI equipment.
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing lines and standard work using Lean manufacturing principles.
  • Design, develop, and implement industrial control systems aligned with established company control strategies.
  • Assist in the development of standards and procedures related to process control for software, hardware including software back-ups of new and existing control systems and their interfaces.
  • Oversee installation, commissioning, and integration of control systems on new and existing equipment.
  • Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems and related automation technologies.
  • Develop standards for control system design, configuration, and equipment integration.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including operational and maintenance procedures for control applications
  • Perform other duties as required, such as trouble shoot complex issues to support maintenance personnel.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • B.S.E.E. or M.S.E.E. degree (Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science is preferred).
  • Minimum of 3 years of controls experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • PLC & HMI Platforms: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi; high level of knowledge is preferred.
  • Industrial Robotics: Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa Motoman, EPSON; basic to medium level of knowledge.
  • Data Base: Ignition, SQL; basic level of knowledge preferred.
  • Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming.
  • Extensive experience and understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
  • Electrical knowledge and analytical ability.
  • Must possess a high level of independent judgment, professionalism and integrity.

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