Controls Engineer

Henderson Group Recruiting; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage and execute engineering activities for automation in production and facility equipment. You will support, troubleshoot and optimize equipment, and apply engineering principles to design, install and tune new systems.

The role requires an associates degree and hands-on experience with mechanical design, PLC programming and Fanuc robotics, with focus on reliability and process-oriented improvements.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 the automation for design compliance and make changes as needed.
• Follow the product and make requested automation changes throughout the life of the product.
• Provide technical support by giving information and answers to engineers, departments and customers.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Troubleshooting

Process orientation

Familiarity with material flow

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

Fanuc Robotics programming

Sensors & instrumentation

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