Purpose of PositionThis position provides technical expertise at the corporate level to support the design and implementation of bearing manufacturing processes for new and existing Timken facilities worldwide. The Controls & Machine Design Engineer will deliver controls and design support across manufacturing assets - including heat treatment, finish grinding, automation, and end-of-line processing (assembly, laser scanning, packing, etc.) - and help drive Industry 4.0 initiatives through machine connectivity and PLC programming.
Essential Responsibilities- Support capital projects: design, implement, startup, and train on process equipment and track appropriation requisitions.
- Design and rebuild machine electrical systems, review specs and coordinate with vendors.
- Enable machine connectivity and Industry 4.0 solutions (PLC integration, wired/wireless networking).
- Ensure compliance with plant standards, technical procedures, and electrical codes.
- Manage project schedules/resources and support continuous improvement initiatives to boost throughput, quality, safety, and cost performance.
- Deploy new process technologies in collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Design teams.
- International and/or domestic travel up to 25% required to support process start-up.
Qualifications/Skills:- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, mechatronics, or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing controls, machine electrical design, or automation engineering.
- Experience with Machine Control System Hardware/Software Design - Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk ViewME, FactoryTalk View Studio, Siemens TIA Portal, Mitsubishi PLC, GE Fanuc and CNC Controllers.
- Industry 4.0
- Electrical schematic reading and machine electrical design (AutoCAD Electrical) preferred.
- Familiar with UL/NEC/CE machine electrical standards.
- Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data ("CTD") and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.
