Controls Engineer II

Hendrickson; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson in Canton, OH is seeking an experienced controls engineer to design and develop control hardware, software, and tools for automated manufacturing. You will work on panel layouts, PLC logic, HMI, and data collection to support existing and new products.

Requires 5–8+ years in manufacturing engineering, strong Rockwell/FactoryTalk experience, and ability to visualize data with tools like Power BI. Travel to facilities may be required; excellent problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical area is required.
• 5–8+ years of engineering experience in automated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and PLC code (Allen Bradley).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI preferred).
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Specify and design control system hardware for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex production and controls issues; perform root cause analysis; document findings.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve defects and improve software and configurations.
• Develop and maintain HMI solutions, charts, dashboards, and visualizations.
• Maintain program documentation, including code comments and standard work instructions.
• Lead upgrades and migrations of robotic/PLC systems and support production cutover.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Data visualization

SQL queries

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical area

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk Suite

Logix 5000

Job description

Position Type

Full-time

Job Description

Department Mission Statement:

To support the development of new Hendrickson suspension components while maintaining that Hendrickson is a profitable company. We will do this by simultaneously developing the manufacturing processes and tools alongside product development. We will focus on creating processes that are capable, sustainable, and within takt time. These processes must support the capacity needed by the customer within reasonable financial payback to our company.

Position Purpose

Responsible for designing and developing control hardware, software, tools, and processes to support existing products and new product traceability development initiatives. These will include but are not limited to:

• Panel components / layout
• Utilizing Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite
• PLC programming
• HMI programming
• Data collection & analysis

Essential Functions

• Specify and design control system hardware for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex production and controls issues; perform root cause analysis; and document findings for Quality, Production, and IT.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve defects and improve software, configurations, websites, and other technical tools.
• Develop and maintain HMI solutions, charts, graphs, dashboards, and other visualizations that are clear, meaningful, and effective.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, including code comments, standards, version expectations, and standard work instructions.
• Serve as a technical resource for Hendrickson Manufacturing Engineers and support controls standards across manufacturing locations.
• Design, write, and maintain reliable, scalable, repeatable, testable, and maintainable PLC logic and SQL queries.
• Lead upgrades and migrations of automated FANUC robotic cells from Rockwell Logix 500 to Logix 5000, including validation, documentation, and production cutover support.
• Participate in product and process design reviews to improve product quality and reduce production cost.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical area is required (Software Engineering or Control Engineering preferred).

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of engineering experience required.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, flow charts, and Allen Bradley PLC code.
• Professional experience as Manufacturing Engineering in an automated machine tending environment is desirable.
• Understand how to visualize data (charts / pivot tables / PowerBI) preferred.
• Understanding of structured programming principles.
• Must exhibit strong "problem solving and decision-making" abilities.
• Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk software suite (Studio 5000, Administration Console, Transaction Manager, View Studio, FT Directory, NGT2).
• Production experience is an advantage.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Leads and participates in physical assembly of mechanical/electrical designs; may make modifications as needed.

Environmental Conditions

• Candidate will be working in and around industrial machinery. May be exposed to the following processes and the environmental conditions inherent with each: automation, machining, heat treat, laser cutting, as well as other physical assembly processes.
• All necessary PPE (as defined by OSHA) and training associated with such will be provided.
• Must be willing to travel to Hendrickson manufacturing facilities on an as-needed basis .
• Must be punctual, self-motivated, ethical, and willing to learn.
• Excellent problem solving and deductive reasoning skills.
• Persuasive communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work well within a team environment and collaborate with different functional groups.
• Strong organizational skills.
• React quickly to shop floor issues impacting production.

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.