Milacron is looking for a
PLC Controls Engineer to join our team in
Batavia, OH. This role is part of the System Architecture team and contributes to the development of core control technologies for a wide range of injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion machinery.
Work You'll Do:- Evaluate and integrate new technologies into global control platforms.
- Participate in all development and design phases.
- Maintain and standardize existing control systems to enhance software features across multiple machine types.
- Contribute to improving machine and human safety.
- Provide on-shore and off-shore support related to existing machines and new product development.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support installed systems and optimize customer satisfaction.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, reliability improvement, and overall product enhancement.
- Stay current with emerging technologies to ensure innovative and cost-effective control software solutions.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with ISO and other applicable standards.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's or master's degree in Instrumentation / Computer Science / Mechatronics / Electronics & Communication / Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 4 to 8 years of primary experience in industrial automation control systems, including motion control, PLC programming, HMI design, and fieldbus communications.
- Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 PLC programming, real-time operating systems, and languages such as C, C++, and C#.
- Experience with higher-level languages like HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, or Python is a plus.
- Experience collaborating with global teams, including cross-time-zone collaboration is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Experience in KEBA, Beckhoff, or B&R control platforms is an advantage.
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