Controls Engineer (#10858DP)

Searchmasters Inc; McElhattan (Clinton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Masters is seeking an Automation Engineer to support and advance plant automation across multiple manufacturing operations. You will install, commission, and troubleshoot equipment, program PLCs (Allen-Bradley), and configure robotics platforms from Fanuc and ABB.

You will also drive VFD/Servo drive optimization and develop HMI applications. The role requires a BS in Engineering with 2+ years in PLC/HMI/automation programming in manufacturing; robotics programming is a plus and training

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; preference for BS EE, ME, or Mechatronics; equivalent work experience considered.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in PLC/HMI/Automation Programming within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in schematic design preferred; robotics programming experience a plus (training available).

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain plant automation systems across Distribution/Re-pack, Injection Molding, and Wire Harness manufacturing operations.
• Lead the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and programming of all plant automation equipment.
• Program and maintain PLC systems within an Allen Bradley environment.
• Configure and troubleshoot Robotics platforms including Fanuc and ABB.
• Manage and optimize Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Servo Drives.
• Develop and maintain Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications.
• Drive plant and facility capital projects from conception through completion.
• Create and modify schematic drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics programming

Schematic design

Education

BS Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Fanuc robotics

ABB robotics

Job description

Company Description

• Established industry leader with over 65 years of proven business success
• Worldwide leader
• Extensive innovation portfolio with over 250 patents
• Dynamic global company experiencing over 15% growth in the last 3 years, offering significant career advancement opportunities

Job Description

• Support and maintain plant automation systems across Distribution/Re-pack, Injection Molding, and Wire Harness manufacturing operations
• Lead the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and programming of all plant automation equipment
• Program and maintain PLC systems within an Allen Bradley environment
• Configure and troubleshoot Robotics platforms including Fanuc and ABB
• Manage and optimize Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Servo Drives
• Develop and maintain Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications
• Drive plant and facility capital projects from conception through completion
• Create and modify schematic drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Configurations

Key Requirements

• BS in Engineering required; preference for BS EE, ME, or Mechatronics (equivalent work experience considered in lieu of degree)
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in PLC/HMI/Automation Programming within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in schematic design preferred; robotics programming experience a plus (training available)

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
• All applications must be accompanied by a resume and contact information

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