Controls Engineer - 1st Shift

AUTOKINITON; Bellevue (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages with benefits

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Learning & development

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is seeking an automation engineer to design, program, and support plant-floor automation for new and existing equipment in our Ohio facility.

You will work on PLC/HMI, motor drives, robotics, and control system design, plus startups and performance optimization. On-site role with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and supporting PLC/HMI based control systems.
• Ability to program servo, variable frequency drives, and DC motor systems.
• Experience with robotics programming and equipment integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, procure, build, program, install, and support plant-floor automation.
• Develop electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control designs for equipment.
• Configure and test servo drives and motor systems.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and network devices.
• Support equipment startups, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams on continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics programming

Electrical control systems

Servo & motor drives

Tools

CAD software

Motion Control software

PC-based engineering tools

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for design, specification, selection, procurement, build, programming, installation, tryout, and support of plant floor automation control systems for new and existing equipment.

Job Description

• Understand, support, and program complete PLC, HMI, network devices, and related hardware for new equipment installations.
• Complete design of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems for new and retrofit equipment.
• Understand, support, and develop complete motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency, and DC systems.
• Understand, implement, and support robotic programming.
• Support new program equipment launch activity as it relates to startup, debug, and achieving performance objectives.
• Use computer-based engineering software and equipment: (PLC and HMI programs, Motion Control programs, PC based programs, CAD-based programs).
• Evaluate and apply new technology as required.
• Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications.
• Troubleshoot systems, new and existing, as needed in support of the manufacturing facilities company-wide.
• Support new model launches and improvement teams.
• Participate in cross-functional and program management team activities as required.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Works on the plant floor as needed.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.