Controls Engineer — CNC & PLC Systems Expert

PACCAR Engine Company; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support machining, electrical and control systems, including PLC and CNC automation. The role focuses on design, implementation and maintenance to boost efficiency and reliability.

The position requires a BSEE or equivalent, multiple project management skills and proficiency with Siemens Step-7, WinCCFlex and TIA Portal, with occasional evening shifts as part of operations.

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent Technical degree required.
• Minimum 4 years related experience required.
• Familiar with risk assessments and safety evaluation preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with the flexibility to adapt to conflicting requirements.
• Knowledge of city, state, and federal electrical codes required. Knowledge of mechanical and safety codes preferred.
• Knowledge of Profibus, Profisafe, Safety Integrated, and ASI-Bus preferred.
• PLC programming using Siemens Step-7 and WinCCFlex, TIA Portal preferred.
• CNC programming using Siemens Step-7 Powerline and HMI advance, TIA Portal preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and ladder diagrams, function block diagrams, STL to effectively trouble shoot systems.
• Exceptional computer literacy. Microsoft and AutoCAD desired.
• Hands on experience with equipment controls.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements modifications to existing electrical system which includes robotics, automation equipment and CNC machines.
• Solicits bids, selects contractors, and coordinates with maintenance and production as required.
• Ensures projects are completed within budget and on schedule, ensuring that the contractor follows all Paccar Inc safety requirements
• Coordinates and supervises major maintenance, emergency repairs, and corrective actions on equipment and facilities
• Maintains necessary records and documentation, preparing management reports as necessary
• Implement and maintain computerized PLC and CNC
• Provide maintenance supervision support as needed
• Continuous improvement working with IT department and integrated process monitoring systems
• Follow plant’s standards for filing and maintaining documentation per ISO standards.

Skills

Project management

Electrical codes

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

CNC programming

Education

BSEE or equivalent Technical degree

Tools

Siemens Step-7

TIA Portal

WinCCFlex

Powerline

HMI advance

AutoCAD

Job description

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support machining, electrical and control systems, including PLC and CNC automation. The role focuses on design, implementation and maintenance to boost efficiency and reliability.

The position requires a BSEE or equivalent, multiple project management skills and proficiency with Siemens Step-7, WinCCFlex and TIA Portal, with occasional evening shifts as part of operations.