Controls Engineer

Markent Personnel; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel in Marion, Ohio is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead automation projects for production and facility equipment. You will design, implement, and optimize control systems, troubleshoot issues, and drive reliability improvements across plant assets.

Responsibilities include developing automation specifications, supporting other engineers, and coordinating equipment upgrades. A strong background in electrical/electro-mechanical engineering and hands-on PLC/Robot programming is

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 2+ years mechanical design experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years proficiency in SolidWorks.
• 1+ year PLC (Allen Bradley) and Fanuc robotics programming experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and process orientation.
• Familiarity with material flow characteristics.
• Proficiency with designing, installing, and troubleshooting prox sensors, limit switches, and thermocouples.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Process orientation

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

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