Controls Engineer

Stryten Energy; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryten Energy in Manchester, IA, is seeking a Sr. Process Controls Engineer to lead automation initiatives across manufacturing sites.

You will own control systems, develop upgrade plans, and design panels using AutoCAD Electrical, while driving improvements in uptime, safety, and product quality. You will work with Rockwell, SCADA/MES platforms, and modern HMI tools to implement robust processes and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• BS or greater in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or STEM.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in process or manufacturing engineering.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze processes for efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Experience creating training and technical documents.
• Proven PLC experience: Allen Bradley preferred; other brands acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Own the automation aspects of equipment and drive improvements.
• Develop upgrade plans and roll them out across similar equipment.
• Design custom control panels with AutoCAD Electrical and complete drawings.
• Create PID loops for critical process controls to improve capabilities.
• Build SCADA and MES solutions to boost efficiency and uptime.
• Collaborate with operations, vendors, and facility teams across sites.

Skills

Process control engineering

PLC programming

SCADA/MES

HMI programming

AutoCAD Electrical

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Industrial networking

Data analysis

Project ownership

Education

BS in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or STEM

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

Siemens STEP 7

PanelBuilder

Kepware KepServer

AutomationDirect

Job description

Join Stryten Energy and help us power the future of stored energy!

Do you thrive on being the go-to person to solve your employer’s greatest technical challenges? Are you a self-motivated, independent individual who is eager to take on new challenges and make a difference? Stryten Energy is hiring a Sr. Process Controls Engineer for our growing corporate automation engineering team. We are looking for someone who capitalizes on a hands-on approach and has a continuous learning attitude to drive our increasing automation needs in Manchester, IA. The role is highly visible and impacts our manufacturing efficiency, rate, operator safety, and uptime, among other critical manufacturing targets. You will help Stryten as we drive to the next level of manufacturing automation. We are searching for engineers that thrive on this kind of responsibility and take pride knowing the impact they’ll have in this role.

Reporting through the automation engineering team, while your primary focus will be on our Transportation locations, you will be part of a team that spans the entire organization. This team is known for its creative problem-solving and troubleshooting, its novel approaches to traditional processes, and its collaboration with the various teams within Stryten.

With 11 manufacturing facilities in the US, there are always opportunities to move up or around within the company. Stryten has an engineering career progression ladder that allows engineers to progress in the organization in either an individual contributor or managerial role.

Read below for the formal description.

• The Sr. Process Controls Engineer will be the go-to person for new process improvement recommendations and designs and critical troubleshooting events
• Take ownership of all the automation aspects of our equipment
• Gather data on manufacturing processes, analyzing them for optimal improvement opportunities.
• Develop upgrade plans for manufacturing equipment and roll them out on all similar equipment.
• Ability to design custom control panels for small projects across the locations using AutoCAD Electrical and create complete drawing packages.
• Experience building control panels from scratch, from schematics
• Deep understanding of machine troubleshooting methods and controls modifications
• Create PID loops for critical process controls to improve process capabilities
• Build SCADA and MES solutions to improve our manufacturing efficiency and help drive strategic process improvements
• Develop a thorough understanding of the processes at our facilities
• Grow knowledge of the facility team and gain their trust
• Take a hands-on approach to improvements
• Improve uptime on manufacturing equipment
• Increase production speed at the current quality requirements and uptime
• Isolate critical data outputs of the process and define indicators of key process performance
• Foster strong relationships with members of the operations team and vendors
• Work at all levels across the organization
• Grow expertise in Automation, MES, Industry 4.0, and IIoT
• BS or greater in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or STEM-related field required.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in process or manufacturing engineering, with a track record of driving operational excellence
• Proven record of successfully operating independently with little or no direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to analyze processes looking for improvements in efficiency as well as product quality, layout of equipment, workflow, and safety.
• Experience developing training and technical documents to present and/or instruct others on new process changes or machine modifications.
• Proven experience with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, AutomationDirect, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, or Toshiba, but Allen Bradley is preferred
• Experience with all Rockwell software packages, including but not limited to RS Logix 5, 500, and 5000, Factory Talk view designer, RS Networks, Panelbuilder, kepserver, and related communications packages.
• Familiar with motion controls systems, servos, and modern sensor types and uses.
• Experience in HMI and/or Operator Interface programming and configuration of any of the following software packages: Ignition, Wonderware, Intellution, Factory Talk View, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, or US Data is a requirement for this role, and Ignition is preferred
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and database softwares
• Familiar with industrial networking technologies, including Ethernet/IP, Controlnet, and Devicenet
• Familiar with all aspects of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic machine systems (power sources, energy control, motion devices)
• Proficient with CAD drawing packages and able to create packages from scratch
• Six sigma certification is a strong plus

About The Work Environment

• You will work in both office and manufacturing environments. Battery manufacturing employs chemicals, heat, and heavy equipment, and as such you will at times be exposed to lead, fumes, noise, dirt, hazards, and chemicals, and in all cases will be provided with appropriate PPE.
• You must be able to see, hear and speak; able to sit, stand for at least two hours at a time, sit, bend, crawl, squat, kneel and climb able to use both arms and hands to use a computer and peripherals and lift 40 pounds from floor level, able to work below ground level in confined spaces and on stationary or mobile elevated platforms, able to wear respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, able to climb stairs.
• Travel may be required for this position, but not more than 25%

Other

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future