Control Engineer

Plastpro,Inc; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastpro, Inc in Ashtabula, Ohio is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer. The role requires proficiency in motor controls, PLC and HMI programming, and knowledge of electrical engineering specifications. You will support internal and external customers with electrical engineering services, ensuring quality and providing solutions. A related post-secondary degree and 5-10 years of experience are preferred. Strong problem-solving skills and interpersonal abilities are essential. This position is critical to project success from design through completion.

Qualifications

• 5‑10 years applicable experience or education.
• Proficient in motor controls, process, PLC and HMI programming.
• Specific knowledge using Mitsubishi GX Developer, Work32, RSLogix.

Responsibilities

• Supports full electrical engineering services.
• Ensures quality services and resolves problems as part of the project team.
• Provides electrical engineering support for machine build specifications.
• Prepares functional descriptions and One Line facility diagrams.
• Responsible for on‑site and off‑site commissioning of incoming equipment.

Skills

Motor controls

PLC programming

HMI programming

Communication protocols

AutoCAD

Mitsubishi GX Developer

RSLogix

Education

Related post‑secondary education

Job description

Position Summary

Position reports to Brian Slawson, Plant Manager.

To support internal and external customers with full electrical engineering services.

Will have technical knowledge in networking systems, especially regarding hardware specifications and limitations, be skilled in AutoCAD, and have knowledge of electrical symbols used in the repair of schematic control diagrams and instrumentation loop diagrams, and commissioning experience.

Qualifications

• 5‑10 years applicable experience or education
• Must be proficient in motor controls, process, PLC and HMI programming, and communication protocols.
• Related post‑secondary education.
• Specific knowledge using Mitsubishi GX Developer, Work32, RSLogix, etc.

Responsibilities

• Supports full electrical engineering services.
• Part of the project team, ensuring quality services and resolving problems and tasks.
• Provides, designs, and implements electrical safeties and Arc Flash labeling.
• Provides electrical engineering support for machine build specifications.
• Prepares functional descriptions and One Line facility diagrams.
• Provides PLC, Servo, Inverter, and HMI programming.
• Provides CNC programming and support.
• Responsible for on‑site and off‑site commissioning of incoming equipment.
• Provides construction support.
• Proficient with process flow and plant equipment.
• Electrical control (PLC) process awareness.
• CAD/CAM experience is a plus.
• Creates and maintains PLC standards and procedures.
• Full project deliverables are “cradle to grave” from design concept through runoff.
• Exhibits a problem‑solving mentality and root cause analysis.
• Exhibits interpersonal skills with individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Knowledge of statistical process control and designed experiments.

Physical Demands

• Sight capabilities to distinguish proper product identification as well as warning and operational indicators.
• Hearing capabilities to distinguish differences in warning alarm indicators and standard operation indicators.
• Sight capabilities to identify accuracy and neatness of required job assignments.
• Good verbal/written communication skills.
• Climb and descend all ladders or steps whether fixed or portable on company facilities to access all areas if needed.
• Walk through, under, and around equipment with a clearance of 30".
• Ability to grasp tools (manual as well as powered) and use them in a safe manner so as not to injure self or fellow employees.

Authority / Decision Making

Works under little or no day‑to‑day supervision. Performs all tasks within the guidelines and procedures as written and within Plastpro employee relations policy.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.