Controls Engineer

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer who will manage and execute engineering activities for automation solutions in production and facility equipment. You will provide troubleshooting, optimization, and support to improve reliability and apply engineering principles to design and install new equipment.

The role includes developing automation concepts, evaluating cost-efficient and reliable solutions, and coordinating project schedules to ensure timely completion.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years of SolidWorks experience.
• 1+ year PLC (Allen Bradley) and Fanuc robot programming experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and process orientation.

Responsibilities

• Develop new automation concepts 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 the automation for design compliance and implement changes.
• Follow the product and make requested automation changes during the life of the product.
• Provide technical support to engineers, departments and customers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Process orientation

Material flow concepts

Sensor troubleshooting

PLC programming

Robot programming

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Allen-Bradley PLC

Fanuc Robot

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