Controls Engineer (SG 23)

Paccar Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday gift

Relocation assistance

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and improve plant controls, including robotics and CNC equipment. You will coordinate bids, ensure safety and budget compliance, and drive reliability across plant systems.

Ideal candidates have a BSEE or equivalent, strong knowledge of electrical codes, and hands-on experience with PLC/CNC controls. The role offers relocation support and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have BSEE or equivalent technical degree.
• Knowledge of electrical codes (city, state, federal) required; safety training preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
• Familiar with Profibus, Profisafe, Safety Integrated, and ASI-Bus.
• CNC programming experience using Siemens Step-7 Powerline; troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and ladder diagrams.
• Strong computer literacy; AutoCAD experience desirable.
• Hands-on experience with equipment controls.

Responsibilities

• Designs/modifies electrical systems including robotics, automation gear, CNC machines.
• Solicits bids, selects contractors, coordinates with internal departments.
• Ensure projects stay within budget and schedule; enforce safety rules.
• Oversee major maintenance, emergency repairs, and corrective actions.
• Maintain records and prepare management reports as needed.
• Implement and maintain PLC and CNC control solutions.
• Collaborate with IT and process monitoring systems for continuous improvement.
• Adhere to ISO documentation standards; keep machine design docs up to date.
• Review engineering designs for manufacturability and suggest changes.
• Prepare, manage, and implement capital budgets; support Six Sigma projects.
• Report project status clearly to plant management.

Skills

Risk assessments

Project management

Electrical codes knowledge

Codes & standards knowledge

Profibus/Profisafe/ASI-Bus

Siemens CNC programming

Schematics & ladder diagrams

Computer literacy/AutoCAD

Equipment controls experience

Education

BSEE or equivalent technical degree

Tools

Siemens Step-7 Powerline

SolutionLine

HMI

AutoCAD

Job description

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Location: Columbus, MS, US, 39701

Company: PACCAR

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

PACCAR ENGINE COMPANY

PCCAR Engine Company's $400 million engine manufacturing and technology facility in Columbus, Mississippi began production in late 2010. The 12.9L engines produced at the Mississippi plant will be PCCAR Engine Company's most fuel-efficient and highest-technology diesel engines. PCCAR Engine Company is excited about this superb site and the opportunities it provides to PCCAR Engine Company, our customers, dealers, supplier partners and the people of the State of Mississippi.

Requisition Summary

Supports electrical and automation control systems development and troubleshooting Plant-wide. Design and implement controls improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Designs and implements modifications to existing electrical system which includes robotics, automation equipment and CNC machines
• Solicits bids, selects contractors, and coordinates activities with internal departments
• Ensures projects are completed within budget and on schedule, ensuring that the vendors 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 andCNC
• Continuous improvement working with IT department and integrated process monitoring systems
• Follow plant’s standards for filing and maintaining documentation per ISO standards. Maintains up-to date machine design documentation for all machines.
• Reviews engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommends changes as necessary
• Prepare, manage and implement capital budget projects. Support Six Sigma projects
• Facilitate effective communication to plant management on project status

Qualifications & Skills

• BSEE or equivalent Technical degree
• Familiar with risk assessments and safety evaluation
• 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
• CNC programming using Siemens Step-7 Powerline, Solutionlineand HMI advance
• 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

General Description of any Other Compensation

• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.
• This position offers relocation assistance benefits

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from the time of hire through retirement for vested employees and their families. As a U.S. Salaried PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options for you and your family.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
• A fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more.
• Comprehensive paid time off- minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time.

PCCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

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