Controls Engineer - 1st Shift Fort Wayne, IN

ESR Healthcare; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology firm in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Controls Engineer to be responsible for the design and development of manufacturing machinery. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing processes. You will evaluate control systems and ensure functionality and safety compliance. Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs and troubleshooting skills are essential for this position. Join us to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering or technical training equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with manufacturing processes and equipment interaction.
• Can interact with machinery through HMI or laptop connection.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical prints and schematics.
• Experience in Allen Bradley PLCs, Servo Controllers, HMI products, and software.
• Knowledge of Fanuc robots.
• Familiarity with basic electronics and embedded system programming.
• Knowledge of Fanuc robots – recovery and teaching points on a teach pendant.
• Troubleshoot, read, and edit PLC logic and CNC programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for research, design, development, testing, installation, and modification of machinery.
• Evaluates control systems and adapts new technologies into specifications.
• Confirms control system functionality through testing.
• Collaborates with engineering teams to evaluate components and suppliers.
• Keeps equipment operating by performing audits and troubleshooting breakdowns.
• Works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, IT, Safety, and Operations to ensure that all equipment and processes are properly designed, implemented, and launched.
• Keeps equipment operating by performing periodic audits; troubleshooting breakdowns; requesting supplies; defining and reviewing preventive maintenance plans; calling for repairs; and implementing process improvements.
• Assists maintenance in troubleshooting equipment and trains engineering techs and maintenance techs on new equipment installations.
• Maintains project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

HMI products

Vision systems

Allen Bradley PLCs

Servo Controllers

Electrical prints and schematics

Troubleshoot PLC logic

Fanuc robots

Electrical prints

Embedded programming

Read schematics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering

Tools

CNC programming

PLC programming software

Job description

Controls Engineer - 1st Shift Fort Wayne, IN

Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Processes, Equipment Interaction, Vision Systems, Allen Bradley, PLC, Servo Controllers, HMI Products

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Job Details

• Experience level: Mid-senior
• Experience required: 2 Years
• Education level: Bachelor’s degree
• Job function: Engineering
• Industry: Automotive
• Pay rate: View hourly payrate
• Total position: 1
• Relocation assistance: No
• Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Position Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for research, design, development, testing, installation, and modification of operational machinery, electrical control equipment, electrical circuitry, and components.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates control systems, products, components, and applications.
• Evaluates new manufacturing and control technologies, adapting into specifications as appropriate.
• Confirms control system functionality, including appropriate safety compliance, by designing and/or executing test procedures.
• Prepares and/or reviews electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls drawings; collaborates with related engineering teams to evaluate components, materials, and suppliers.
• Ensures integrity of process and build data collection.
• Works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, IT, Safety, and Operations to ensure that all equipment and processes are properly designed, implemented, and launched.
• Keeps equipment operating by performing periodic audits; troubleshooting breakdowns; requesting supplies; defining and reviewing preventive maintenance plans; calling for repairs; and implementing process improvements.
• Assists maintenance in troubleshooting equipment and trains engineering techs and maintenance techs on new equipment installations.
• Maintains project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering or technical training equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with manufacturing processes and equipment interaction (including internships or other educational programs).
• Can interact with machinery through HMI or laptop connection.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical prints and schematics.
• Experience with vision systems.
• Experience in Allen Bradley PLCs, Servo Controllers, HMI products, and software.
• Familiarity with basic electronics and embedded system programming.
• Knowledge of Fanuc robots – recovery and teaching points on a teach pendant.
• Troubleshoot, read, and edit PLC logic and CNC programs.

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering or technical training equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with manufacturing processes and equipment interaction (including internships or other educational programs).
• Can interact with machinery through HMI or laptop connection.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical prints and schematics.
• Experience with vision systems.
• Experience in Allen Bradley PLCs, Servo Controllers, HMI products, and software.
• Experience in Troubleshoot, read, and edit PLC logic and CNC programs.