Controls Engineer

ArtiFlex Manufacturing; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ArtiFlex Manufacturing in Wooster, OH seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, and integrate new automation equipment and process control systems to improve efficiency, quality, reliability, cost, and safety. You will lead projects from concept through CAD design, PLC programming, installation, commissioning, and system integration while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

The role provides technical expert troubleshooting for automation and process control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• AutoCAD electrical design and panel building experience.
• Familiar with 2D & 3D CAD.
• Ability to read and design electrical schematics.
• Strong knowledge of robotics and applications.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a medium-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical prints, PLC logic, and electrical panels.
• Troubleshoot motors, pumps, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Familiarity with robotic programming, preferably Fanuc.
• Familiarity with machine vision applications.
• Install equipment with maintenance technicians.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to launch and integrate new equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase uptime and process efficiency.
• Lead projects from concept through design (CAD), PLC programming, installation, commissioning, and system integration.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or 5+ years' experience in equivalent work experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

2D CAD

3D CAD

Electrical test equipment

Fanuc robotics programming tools

Job description

As a Controls Engineer, you will design, program, and integrate new automation equipment and process control systems to improve efficiency, quality, reliability, cost, and safety. You will lead projects from concept through design (CAD), PLC programming, installation, commissioning, and system integration while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. This role also provides technical expertise and troubleshooting for automation and process control systems to ensure reliable production. The position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Support and follow the Company Safety Program.
• Design electrical prints, PLC logic, and electrical panels.
• Knowledge and working experience troubleshooting a variety of mechanical and electrical applications, such as motors, pumps, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Familiarity with robotic programming, preferably Fanuc.
• Familiarity with machine vision applications.
• Work directly with maintenance technicians to install equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to launch and integrate new equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase uptime and process efficiency.
• Other duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or 5+ years' experience in equivalent work experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• AutoCAD electrical design and panel building experience.
• Familiar with 2D & 3D CAD.
• Ability to read and design electrical schematics
• Strong knowledge of robotics and applications.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a medium-paced environment.

Job Location:

Supports ArtiiFlex Manufacturing- Wooster, OH. Regular presence in manufacturing facilities.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer with appropriate engineering and office software, PLC programing tools, electrical test equipment, and standard shop tools.