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Windsor Door
Senior Control Engineer
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A Manufacturing Automation Engineer designs, programs and improves automated machinery and processes within a manufacturing environment. Are responsible for the design specifications, documentation and troubleshooting of the equipment. Often work within vehicle manufacturing and food processing plants, where robots or machines are used to perform specific functions.
$100,917 / year median in Arkansas
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Control Engineer Windsor Door - 3.5 Little Rock, AR Job Details Full-time $118,000 - $130,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications PLC-based control system operation Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Interpreting technical drawings Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Industrial equipment troubleshooting Manufacturing facility experience Bachelor's degree Ethernet Engineering Technology Electrical control system maintenance PLC troubleshooting Technical troubleshooting support PLC networking Electrical Engineering Robotics Sensors Production troubleshooting Full Job Description Controls Engineer Windsor Door Keep Our Automation Running. Make an Impact Every Day. Are you the type of Controls Engineer who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, solving problems in real time, and making equipment perform at its best? If so, we'd love to meet you. At Windsor Door, you'll play a key role in supporting and improving our highly automated manufacturing operation. You'll work alongside production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment, optimize automation systems, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement. If you enjoy seeing the direct results of your work every day, this is the opportunity for you. What You'll Do Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment. Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using Rockwell Studio 5000. Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement permanent corrective actions. Support Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs and PanelView HMIs. Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems including 480V three-phase power, 120V AC, 24V AC, and 24V DC control circuits. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings. Commission and troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, motors, motor starters, solenoids, control valves, and analog/digital sensors. Support industrial Ethernet and EtherNet/IP communications. Partner with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and reduce downtime. Support Yaskawa drives and robotic systems (preferred). What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred). 4+ years of experience supporting industrial automation or manufacturing controls in a production environment. Strong experience troubleshooting and modifying Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs. Proficiency with Rockwell Studio 5000. Strong electrical troubleshooting skills with industrial power and control systems. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation. Experience with industrial Ethernet and EtherNet/IP communications. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Preferred Experience High-speed automated manufacturing or assembly lines. Yaskawa drives and robotic systems. Servo motion control systems. Commissioning new manufacturing equipment. Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Improving OEE and reducing equipment downtime. Why Join Windsor Door? Make a visible impact on production and equipment performance. Work with modern automation and manufacturing technologies. Be part of a growing operation focused on continuous improvement. Collaborate with a team that values technical expertise and hands-on problem solving. Opportunity to influence equipment reliability and future automation projects. Additional Requirements Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Windsor Door does not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this position. Candidates must be able to provide documentation verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States. This is a safety-sensitive position in a drug-free workplace . Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.