Controls Specialist

Schneider Electric; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced equipment exposure

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Technical development

Operational excellence impact

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Ohio is seeking a Senior Maintenance Professional to keep our production equipment running at peak performance, focusing on safety, quality, and reliability. You will troubleshoot downtime, update control systems, modify installations, and coordinate with OEMs to resolve high-level technical barriers while documenting schematics and programs.

The role offers exposure to advanced automation, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative environment dedicated to continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year college degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field.
• 5+ years experience in the Electrical, Controls field within Manufacturing.
• Experience with Electrical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Systems.
• Strong PLC programming skills.
• Electrical/Mechanical CAD experience.
• Motion control experience.
• Robot programming experience.
• Machine Vision experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic.

Responsibilities

• Controls/technical support for shift production, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for downtime.
• Identify and eliminate production barriers for automation including presses, welders, conveyors, and robotics.
• Update and improve controls systems including robotics, ladder logic, and motor controls.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance on machine control modifications or installations.
• Create and maintain electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC/programs.
• Implement and maintain data collection system for shop floor equipment.
• Coordinate with OEMs to resolve high-level technical barriers of equipment.
• Support piloting and qualification of new industrialized machines and tools.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

PLC programming

Robot programming

Motion control

Machine Vision

CAD

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Blueprints & schematics

Education

Two-year degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Join our dynamic maintenance team and be at the forefront of keeping our production equipment running at peak performance! We’re looking for a skilled Senior Maintenance Professional who can bring their technical expertise to ensure our manufacturing operations maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability.

What will you do:

• Controls/Technical support for various Shift production including fabrication, metal finishing, and busway assembly, through troubleshooting and determining root causes for downtime events.
• Production barrier identification and elimination for various levels of automation including stamping presses, welders, conveyors, automated assembly, and robotics.
• Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotics, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, pneumatic/hydraulic distribution
• Coordinate with production and maintenance on existing machine control modifications or installations
• Create, maintain and keep current all documentation: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs.
• Implement and maintain data collection system for shop floor production equipment
• Coordinate with OEMs and other external technical resources to resolve high level technical barriers of process equipment
• Support implementation of new industrialized machines and tools through piloting and qualification

What qualifications will make you successful:

• Minimum 2 Year College Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field
• 5+ years of experience in the Electrical, Controls field within Manufacturing
• Experience with Electrical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Systems
• Strong PLC programming skills
• Electrical/Mechanical CAD Experience
• Motion Control Experience
• Robot programming Experience
• Machine Vision Experience
• Ability to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic

What's in it for me?:

• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment and technologies
• Career growth through hands-on experience with diverse industrial systems
• Collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and development
• Chance to make significant impact on operational excellence
• Professional development through technical skill enhancement

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