Automation Controls Engineer: PLC & Robotics

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage and execute engineering activities for automation solutions across production and facility equipment. The role includes supporting operations, troubleshooting, and optimizing equipment, and directing activities to boost reliability.

You will develop new automation concepts, evaluate cost-efficient solutions, and maintain project schedules while ensuring design compliance during preliminary runs and life-cycle changes.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 2+ years mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years proficiency in SolidWorks.
• At least 1 year of PLC (Allen Bradley) and Robotic (Fanuc) programming experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and process orientation.
• Familiarity with material flow characteristics.
• Proficiency with designing, installing, and trouble-shooting prox sensors, limit switches, and thermocouples.

Responsibilities

• Develop new automation concepts/specifications or improvements to existing products.
• Evaluate products, parts, and processes for cost efficiency and reliability.
• Set, implement and maintain schedules to ensure project completion.
• Review initial run of the automation for design compliance and make changes for product compliance.
• Follow the product and make requested automation changes and corrections throughout the life of the product.
• Provide technical support by providing information and answers to other engineers, departments and customers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Process orientation

Troubleshooting

Material flow understanding

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in electrical/electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

Fanuc robotics

Proximity sensors

Limit switches

Thermocouples

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage and execute engineering activities for automation solutions across production and facility equipment. The role includes supporting operations, troubleshooting, and optimizing equipment, and directing activities to boost reliability.

You will develop new automation concepts, evaluate cost-efficient solutions, and maintain project schedules while ensuring design compliance during preliminary runs and life-cycle changes.