Controls Engineer

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; Red Diamond (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY in Red Diamond, Ohio, is seeking a Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations for chemical processes. The role includes electrical design responsibilities, project management, and mentoring staff in troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate will have at least a BSc in Electrical Engineering, 3 years' experience, and proficiency in PLC and SCADA systems. A commitment to safety and strong communication skills are essential.

This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' professional experience in controls engineering.
• Experience programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for electrical aspects of projects including design and support.
• Hands-on design and installation of new control systems.
• Work on improving equipment reliability and safety.
• Provide technical support in manufacturing and process control.
• Mentor staff in maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software tools

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

Commitment to safety and attention to detail

Team-oriented with a proactive and adaptable mindset

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join the Family – come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.

Controls Engineer

Controls engineering position provides expertise in industrial manufacturing and process controls to support our manufacturing site to produce chemically manufactured energetic materials and the production of packaged explosives. The successful candidate will work with production managers and support staff to produce a safe, compliant, high‑quality, and cost‑efficient operation.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for the electrical aspects of new capital and improvement projects including hardware design, programming, design documentation, networking, data acquisition, equipment installation, equipment debugging, and support.
• Hands‑on design, build and installation of new control systems.
• Work on engineering solutions to improve equipment reliability and safety, lower operation and maintenance costs, and improve ergonomics.
• Provide capital cost estimates and project timelines for completion of electrical work.
• Provide technical support in Manufacturing & Process Control for Production and Maintenance departments.
• Mentor maintenance and production personnel in maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Work with and often manage outside engineering and construction personnel.
• Ensure all safety, health, environmental, and compliance aspects for the projects meet the appropriate regulations.
• Support the Process Safety Management (PSM) program by completing documentation where needed on projects.
• Support unit leadership in the oversight of startup and shutdown for major events.
• Maintain and develop plant electrical loads analysis, Arc Flash requirements and One‑Line drawings.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a BSc degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience.
• Experience programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Commitment to safety and attention to detail.
• Team‑oriented with a proactive and adaptable mindset.

Work Environment

Manufacturing plant setting with exposure to chemical processes and industrial equipment. On‑plant travel <5%.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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