Controls Engineer

Stryten Manufacturing; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career progression

Engaging and collaborative work environment

Job summary

Stryten Manufacturing is looking for a Sr. Process Controls Engineer to join their growing corporate automation engineering team in Manchester, IA. This role is critical to improving manufacturing efficiency and operator safety through automation. You’ll be responsible for recommending process improvements, developing manufacturing equipment upgrade plans, and designing custom control panels.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in process engineering with hands-on expertise in PLC programming. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in process or manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze processes for efficiency improvements.
• Experience with PLCs and Rockwell software packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead new process improvement recommendations and designs.
• Develop and implement upgrade plans for manufacturing equipment.
• Analyze and gather data on manufacturing processes for improvements.

Skills

Process improvement

Automation

Control panel design

PLC programming

HMI programming

Education

BS or greater in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or STEM-related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen Bradley

Rockwell software

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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%

EEO Statement

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other basis prohibited by law.