Controls Engineer Seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to lead manufacturing automation, controls systems, and equipment integration within a highly automated manufacturing environment. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, production efficiency, safety, and quality through advanced controls engineering, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial robotics, machine vision, and motion control systems. Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance. Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput, scrap reduction, process capability, and overall manufacturing efficiency. Lead automation and controls capital projects, including system design, vendor coordination, installation, startup, commissioning, and validation support. Develop and maintain electrical schematics, controls documentation, network architecture, and equipment specifications. Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams to implement reliable, compliant automation solutions. Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting guidance, and training to maintenance technicians, engineers, and production personnel. Ensure compliance with cGMP, quality standards, change control procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electromechanical, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline with at least 4 years of relevant experience; OR an associate degree in a related technical field with at least 8 years of relevant controls and automation experience. Hands-on experience with PLC programming, industrial controls, robotics, machine vision, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, FactoryTalk, HMIs, industrial networking, and motion control. Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and troubleshooting complex electrical and controls issues. Strong problem-solving, project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills. Preferred Experience Experience with plastic injection molding, automated assembly, process control, vision inspection, and fixturing technologies. Experience with Epson RC+ robotics programming. Background in highly automated manufacturing environments, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis.
Work Environment:
Onsite engineering role supporting manufacturing operations, equipment reliability, automation projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. #IND2
I Pay:
$90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience programming Allen Bradley/ Rockwell PLC systems?
Education:
Associate (Required)
Experience:
PLC Programming:
4 years (Required) Industrial controls: 4 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to