Associate, Manufacturing Engineer (Controls Engineer)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Manufacturing Engineer – Controls Engineer in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment that monitors and controls production processes to support readi-ness of U.S.

Armed Forces. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) with hands-on experience in Allen-Bradley hardware, Rockwell software, and Keyence vision systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support for manufacturing equipment controls.
• Develop equipment safety and technical specifications.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting of equipment controls.
• Upgrade legacy equipment and implement new control systems.
• Develop interfaces for internal operations and support knowledge sharing.
• Prepare capital equipment requests and estimates for proposals.

Skills

Allen Bradley hardware

Rockwell software

Keyence vision systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley hardware

Rockwell software

Keyence vision systems

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Associate, Manufacturing Engineer – Controls Engineer

Job Code: 42232

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days per week

Job Description:

This position supports strategic programs essential to maintaining U.S. Armed Forces’ readiness. The successful Controls Engineer will contribute as a member of the manufacturing engineering team by designing, developing, installing, managing, and maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control production equipment and processes.

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing equipment controls.
• Develop equipment safety and technical specifications.
• PLC programming.
• Trap, identify, and correct equipment controls intermittent problems.
• Legacy equipment upgrades.
• Develop interface systems for internal operations.
• Support knowledge base systems and information sharing.
• Backup old and new equipment to a central server.
• Vision system programming.
• Robot troubleshooting and programming.
• Assist in automating processes to save time and project cost.
• Review and update operational processes.
• Plan, advise, and implement effective systems to boost manufacturing.
• Interface with equipment vendors and specify equipment through writing Statement of Requirements documents.
• Prepare capital equipment requests.
• Prepare estimates for proposal responses.
• Travel can be up to 10%.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 0-2 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in the defense or aerospace industry.
• 7+ years of work experience related to support and implementation of equipment and control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands on experience with Allen Bradley hardware, Rockwell software, and Keyence vision systems.
• Prior experience integrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting control systems in a production environment.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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