Controls Engineer — Plant Automation & Robotics

PACCAR; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking an experienced engineer to evaluate and support plant-wide electrical, control, and automation systems at our Chillicothe facility. You will design and implement efficiency improvements, prepare and coordinate budgets, and work weekend shifts as required.

The role requires strong Rockwell software experience, knowledge of safety codes, and hands-on robotics and controls expertise to support production and maintenance teams. Join a global leader in trucks and related services.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience required; degree preferred.
• Knowledge of city, state and federal electrical codes is required; mechanical and safety codes preferred.
• Experience with Rockwell programming software and robotic programming; hands-on with equipment controls.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements modifications to existing electrical systems; solicits bids, selects contractors, coordinates with maintenance and production; ensures project completion within budget and on schedule with safety compliance.
• Identifies projects including upgrades or enhancements to control or automation systems; generates cost estimates and justifies projects for proposed budgets.
• Establishes sources of supply and places emergency orders for critical materials; ensures timely delivery and compliance with specifications.
• Develops, coordinates and supervises major maintenance and corrective actions on equipment and facilities.
• Assists maintenance technicians with troubleshooting and maintaining controls and automated production equipment including robotic equipment.
• Maintains records and documentation; prepares management reports as required.
• Works with accounting and purchasing to resolve supplier payment issues.
• Ensures compliance with environmental procedures; ensures compliance with NEC, NFPA and OSHA regulations.
• Provides maintenance supervision support as needed.
• Attendance is an essential function of all positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Robotic programming

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

RSLogix 5000

RSLogix5

RSLogix500

RSView32

Panelbuilder32

FactoryTalk View Studio

DriveExplorer/Drive Executive

Job description

PACCAR is seeking an experienced engineer to evaluate and support plant-wide electrical, control, and automation systems at our Chillicothe facility. You will design and implement efficiency improvements, prepare and coordinate budgets, and work weekend shifts as required.

The role requires strong Rockwell software experience, knowledge of safety codes, and hands-on robotics and controls expertise to support production and maintenance teams. Join a global leader in trucks and related services.