Controls Engineer

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage and execute engineering activities for automation solutions in production and facility equipment. You will provide troubleshooting, optimization, and technical support to improve reliability and performance of automated systems.

The role focuses on developing new automation concepts, evaluating costs, and ensuring design compliance through all project phases, while coordinating with engineering teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of proficiency in SolidWorks.
• At least 1 year of PLC (Allen Bradley) and Robotic (Fanuc) programming experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and process orientation.

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 automation for design compliance and modify as needed.
• Follow the product and make automation changes throughout the product life cycle.
• Provide technical support by delivering information and answers to other engineers, departments and customers

Skills

SolidWorks

PLC programming

Robotics programming

Mechanical aptitude

Process orientation

Proximity sensors

Limit switches

Thermocouples

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electro-mechanical/industrial engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Fanuc Robotics

Job description

Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer is directly responsible for the management and execution of all Engineering activities related to automation solutions for production and/or facility equipment. They provide operational support, troubleshooting, and optimization for assigned equipment, directing and coordinating activities to improve reliability, and applying advanced engineering principles to the design, installation and fine tuning of new equipment.

• Develop new automation concepts/specifications or make 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 appropriate changes to ensure 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

Requirements:

• Associates degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of recent mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years proficiency in Solid Works
• 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