Evening Shift Controls Engineer - PLC/CNC Automation

PACCAR Technical Center; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi seeks a skilled Controls Engineer to support machining and plant-wide electrical and control systems. You will design and implement controls improvements, PLC/CNC programming, and evaluate safety and reliability.

The role requires a BS in engineering, experience with Siemens Step-7/TIA Portal, Profinet and FANUC robotics, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Evening shift; on-site in Columbus, MS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required.
• 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 is preferred. Knowledge of mechanical and safety codes preferred.
• PLC programming using Siemens Step-7, TIA Portal and WinCCFlex.
• CNC programming using Siemens Step-7 Powerline, TIA Portal and HMI advance.
• Knowledge of Profibus, Profisafe, Profinet, Safety Integrated, and ASI-Bus.
• Experience with FANUC Robots, FANUC Vision, Cognex Vision, and Atlas Copco tools is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Exceptional computer literacy. Microsoft and AutoCAD desired.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements modifications to electrical system including robotics, automation equipment and CNC machines.
• 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 and CNC
• Provide maintenance supervision support as needed
• 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
• Work effectively in a high performance work team based environment
• This is an evening shift position

Skills

Risk assessment

Safety evaluation

Project management

Electrical code knowledge

Multi-project handling

Design review

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Siemens Step-7

TIA Portal

WinCCFlex

Step-7 Powerline

HMI advance

Profibus

Profisafe

Profinet

AS I-Bus

AutoCAD

FANUC Robots

FANUC Vision

Cognex Vision

Atlas Copco tools

Job description

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi seeks a skilled Controls Engineer to support machining and plant-wide electrical and control systems. You will design and implement controls improvements, PLC/CNC programming, and evaluate safety and reliability.

The role requires a BS in engineering, experience with Siemens Step-7/TIA Portal, Profinet and FANUC robotics, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Evening shift; on-site in Columbus, MS.