Controls Engineer

Vantage Point Recruiting; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

9x80 workweek with every other Friday off

Job summary

Vantage Point Recruiting is seeking a motivated Controls Engineer to support and improve current production systems and design future systems at their manufacturing facility in Biddeford, Maine. The role involves leading automation and control system integration to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, along with relevant experience in automation engineering and industrial environments. Competitive benefits and a 9x80 workweek with every other Friday off are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or industrial automation.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with industrial controls and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, improve, and troubleshoot automation systems.
• Lead integration of new automation equipment.
• Develop and implement procedures for production.
• Collaborate with customers and manufacturers.

Skills

Automation engineering

Control Systems

PLC programming

Lean manufacturing

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Our client's manufacturing facility has been a leading solutions provider of high temperature materials and composites for more than 50 years, serving the Department of Defense and NASA. The focus is on multidirectional reinforced Carbon/Carbon (C/C) and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) that enable high-temperature components such as: thermal protection systems, re-entry vehicle nose tips as well as rocket motor throats and nozzles.

Their materials are being used on ground-breaking space initiatives such as the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and the heat shield for NASA's Mars 2020 mission, important missile programs, airfoils in commercial and military jet engines, and as lightweight armor for U.S. military ground vehicles.

Seeking an energetic, organized, and driven Controls Engineer to join the Equipment Optimization Team! The Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting current production systems and design of future systems with target improvements in safety, quality, cost, uptime, and cycle time. In this role you will lead automation and control system integration from design of new systems to supporting existing production infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, improve, document, and troubleshoot custom built automation systems
• Develop, implement, and sustain policies and procedures for the technical work performed in a growing production facility
• Lead integration of new systems and automation equipment
• Identify, design, implement, test, and document code and control improvements in assigned areas of responsibility using Lean and Six Sigma tools
• Execute technical assignments with ability to integrate systems adhering to strict schedule and cost considerations
• Work with internal/external customers to develop and qualify process changes and provide technical services
• Design and develop new equipment for future production systems
• Ensure that health and safety policies are integrated early on and followed
• Apply standards to projects to ensure compliance with certification requirements in plant applications
• Work with customers to develop and qualify process changes and provide technical services
• Collaborate with external designers, integrators and manufacturers
• Support equipment commissioning and qualification

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or Equivalent experience
• Experience in automotive, food, or aerospace industry OR automation engineering experience in an industrial environment
• Experience within high-rate automated production, industrial engineering systems, motion control systems, PLC programming
• Experience with Control Systems, including PLC hardware and programming
• Experience with industrial controls and electrical (AC and DC power)
• CAD software familiarity
• Demonstrated results in technical problem solving, product/process development, and supporting customer focused programs/services
• Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles
• Experience with industrial tools and equipment
• Experience writing basic process procedures or instructions

Company offers competitive benefits and a 9x80 workweek (every other Friday off)