Controls Engineer – Stamping Presses & Automation

Tecknomic; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecknomic seeks a Controls Engineer to own electrical design for hydraulic power stamping presses and related automation upgrades. You will lead HMI, PLC, and Safety PLC design, develop hardwire panel layouts, perform risk assessments, and supervise field teams during press upgrade installations.

The role involves coordinating installation and commissioning, with 25% travel internationally (Canada and Mexico) and 100% onsite at Georgetown, KY.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering / technology or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi; Yaskawa/Toyopuc a plus).
• Experience with Safety PLC design and HMI design.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design of mechanical/hydraulic power stamping presses and automation upgrades.
• HMI design: create, modify, verify HMI programs during customer buyoffs.
• PLC design: create, modify, verify PLC programs on multiple platforms and hardware.
• Safety PLC design: develop Safety PLC programs.
• Create/modify hardwire, panel, and field device layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Perform risk assessments on bid, procurement, and installation timing.
• Supervise engineers, electricians, and millwrights during press upgrade installations.
• Provide full line commissioning support (PLC, electrical, mechanical) before/during/after installation.

Skills

PLC programming

Safety PLC design

HMI design

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical hardware design

Risk assessments

Team supervision

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering/Technology or equivalent

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLinx

IAB

MPE720

PCwin

Memosoft

Simatic Step 7

GP-Pro

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Controls Engineer responsible for the electrical design of mechanical/hydraulic power stamping presses and related automation upgrades. You will own HMI, PLC, and Safety PLC design; hardwire, panel, and field device layouts; risk assessments; installation supervision; and full line commissioning; verifying designs through customer buyoffs and supervising engineers, electricians, and millwrights during press upgrade installations.

Location: Georgetown, KY — 100% Onsite

Schedule: Monday–Friday; weekends and holidays as necessary

Travel: 25% — international (Canada and Mexico)

Overtime: As required

Education: BS in Electrical Engineering/technology, technician degree, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design of mechanical/hydraulic power stamping presses and related automation upgrades
• HMI design: create, modify, and verify HMI programs (GP-Pro on Proface hardware) during customer buyoffs
• PLC design: create, modify, and verify PLC programs (Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7) on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, and Siemens hardware
• Safety PLC design: create, modify, and verify Safety PLC programs on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
• Create and modify hardwire, panel, and field device layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical
• Perform risk assessments on bid selection, hardware procurement, and installation timing
• Supervise engineers, electricians, and millwrights during press upgrade installations
• Provide full line commissioning support (PLC, electrical, and mechanical) before, during, and after installation

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering / technology, technician degree, or equivalent work experience
• PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi; Yaskawa/Toyopuc a plus)
• Experience with Safety PLC design and HMI design
• AutoCAD Electrical for hardware, panel, and field device layouts
• Electrical hardware design and modification
• Experience with equipment demolition, installation, and commissioning
• Ability to multitask, work well in a team, and communicate effectively

Preferred: stamping press / automotive manufacturing experience; ability to travel/work in Canada and Mexico; weekends/holidays as necessary

Required Skills

• Electrical design for power stamping presses and automation upgrades
• PLC programming, safety PLC design, and troubleshooting
• HMI design and customer buyoff verification
• Electrical hardware design and modification (hardwire, panel, and field device layouts)
• Risk assessments (bid selection, hardware procurement, installation timing)
• Equipment demolition, installation, commissioning, and full line startup
• Installation supervision of engineers, electricians, and millwrights

*Software / platforms:* Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7, GP-Pro; AutoCAD Electrical; Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Proface hardware