Controls Engineer

We are a global supplier of high-performance thermoplastics components offering multiple fabrication solutions. We serve the market for engineering plastics by combining our injection molding and machining expertise with our knowledge of high-performance polymers and applications. In doing so, we provide our customers with a variety of options as they push the envelope of innovation and part design in their respective industries.

Medical/Dental Insurance
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Insurance Programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Profit Sharing
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Pension

Position Summary

· Serve in a pivotal role on the operations team, directing the advancement of manufacturing equipment design and implementation using the latest available technologies.
· Apply knowledge and experience in electrical, robotic and mechanical disciplines providing holistic solutions automating and inter-connecting equipment using Industry 4.0 strategies.
· Partner with engineering, operations, maintenance and equipment manufacturers to drive automation improvements, equipment upgrades and support in a multi-discipline approach.
· Provide leadership to the controls system engineer, maintenance supervisor and indirectly the maintenance team.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Analyze and recommend changes to equipment and processes for improvements in performance and cost reduction.
· Develop control solutions to resolve process control issues and enhance manufacturing processes in collaboration with process/manufacturing engineers.
· Work with facility personnel to implement safety improvements and SOP’s for new and existing equipment and installations.
· Prepare drawings and documentation and supervise equipment engineering projects/installations.
· Manage building automation systems, developing and documenting new PLC control systems from concept to qualification (Siemens programming a plus).
· Work with vendors and IT personnel to provide a communication network between equipment, business solutions software and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) while providing troubleshooting access to all computerized manufacturing equipment.
· Work with maintenance team to support factory power systems.
· Lead future power system upgrades and facility expansion projects.
· Provide technical troubleshooting assistance to maintenance staff.
· Conduct Risk Assessment evaluations.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
· 3 years’ experience working with production equipment in an engineering capacity
· 5 years’ successful managerial and supervisory experience
· Proven ability to instill accountability and manage performance based on key metrics
· Advanced PLC and HMI Programming experience with networked based communications in Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus DP, Profinet, OPC/UA protocols
· PLC programming (Siemens a plus), Advance motor control, Scada systems integration along with 2d and 3d CAD capabilities
· Experience with both VFD and Servo motor drive platforms
· Skilled in 2D and 3D CAD software and able to develop both mechanical and electrical drawings with minimal supervision. Experience with mechanical design of industrial equipment a plus
· Demonstrated aptitude towards mechanical systems manufacturing processes.