The Controls Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting and programming robot applications, conveyor systems, equipment, and process/equipment monitoring systems. In addition, will collaborate with the maintenance team to fix and improve equipment failures

• Overall responsibility for all controls related activities in the shop, Leading and assisting production in all controls related topics and issues.
• Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures.
• Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste.
• Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications.
• Responsibility for designing, selecting, managing, programming, and commissioning of automation equipment used to improve the existing systems.
• Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking, and implement effective countermeasures using all available means.
• Implement and maintain quality control methods including pokeyokes, data tracking systems, part recognition and problem reporting.
• Optimization and improvement of HMI, and SCADA systems and Manufacturing execution systems interfaces.
• Creation and improvements of equipment safety standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections.
• Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured text.
• Managing the network and hardware IT infrastructure.

• Bachelor’s in electrical, mechatronics, or mechanical engineering preferred. Relevant hands-on experience and a proven record of delivering results will be considered in-lieu of specific formal educational criteria.
• 1-2+ years of professional controls engineering experience.
• 1-2+ years of advanced PLC programming knowledge on Rockwell, Siemens or equivalent PLS’s in a professional environment.
• Understanding of databases and various program languages (Java, Python).
• HMI programming experience – Ignition and Wonderware.
• Robotic programming skills desired.
• Proven project management experience.
• Proficient in CAD working with electrical diagrams and prints.
• Flexibility in working weekends and night shift as required.