Controls Engineer II

Who We Are:

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product. Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family-owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value-added machining for a variety of industries. Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications. As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities. If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us. MTI is committed to building and maintaining a culture of excellence through an adherence to our values: Faith.

We honor God in everything we do. Family. We are family. Spirit.

We can do this. Grit.

We enjoy getting our hands dirty. Vision.

We create opportunity. Rigor.

We focus on process. We offer a diverse and inclusive variety of benefits. At MTI we believe that taking care of our employees means to ensure that they can live healthy balanced lives which results in better work performance.

General Summary:

This position will facilitate the maintenance, adjustment, and expansion of MTI's PLC based machine control and data collection functions.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Management and Implementation of PLC Control Systems at all MTI Locations PLC programming and communication

• changes, new programs, signal exchange HMI interfacing
• Control screens, programming, troubleshooting Data Collection and Manipulation New equipment Installations
• Electrical/Controls design, PLC Planning, I/O, Rack Layouts, etc.

Assist operations personnel in project start-ups and controls / electrical troubleshooting. Work with IT to maintain, expand, and assure uptime on the entire OT network and company infrastructure. Exploration and implementation of alternative control systems / data collection possibilities. Project management of capital improvements at all facilities. Participate in capital planning / improvements at all facilities.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

Must have working knowledge of a wide variety of controls hardware

• Relay logic, PLCs, Frequency Drives, Soft Starters, etc.

Allen Bradley is the PLC platform of MTI which includes a range including the following families: PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, Compact, and ControlLogix. Must be proficient in controls and programming software for the variety of previously listed hardware. Proficient in Microsoft Office software products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AutoCAD Electrical. Able to manage multiple tasks at a time while staying organized and focused. Understands and can meet deadline-oriented business transactions. Works well with others and supports a team-oriented environment. Must have good verbal and written communication skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals within MTI. Must be willing to travel and support MTI facilities both domestic and international.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

Working knowledge of DH+. Robotics experience. Vision System experience. Knowledge of 480 voltage systems and distribution. Working knowledge of utility systems (water, air, etc.).

Working Conditions:

The Controls Engineer II will reside in the office, however, will be in the plant occasionally. Must be able to adhere to conditions of the plant.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent. 5 years of hands-on Industrial PLC experience and responsibility in a manufacturing environment. AB programming training Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field (Preferred but not required). Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.