Controls Engineer

ArtiFlex Manufacturing, Inc; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ArtiFlex Manufacturing, Inc is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and integrate new automation equipment and process control systems at our Wooster, OH facility. You will lead projects from concept through CAD design, PLC programming, installation, commissioning, and system integration.

You will support continuous improvement initiatives to increase uptime, efficiency, quality, and safety, while providing troubleshooting expertise across electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems and automation.
• Experience with robotics, machine vision, and CAD design.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical prints, PLC logic, and electrical panels.
• Support and troubleshoot motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and related systems.
• Program and commission automation equipment and robotic systems (Fanuc preferred).
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production to launch new equipment.
• Support continuous improvement to increase uptime and process efficiency.

Skills

PLC systems

Robotics experience

Machine vision

CAD design

Electrical schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Panel building

CAD (2D/3D)

PLC 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.