Manufacturing Engineer - Controls

Danaher Corporation; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Controls to design, program, and optimize PLC-based control systems for a range of manufacturing equipment in Deland, FL. This on-site role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to drive reliability and continuous improvement.

You will troubleshoot automation issues, lead upgrades, and develop documentation while applying Lean methods and IPC standards to ensure safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, mechatronics, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing, controls engineering, production engineering, or continuous improvement.
• Experience programming/troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial automation equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical design, industrial networking, instrumentation, and control system architecture.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical documentation; Lean/Kaizen/OEE/ TPM experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, and support PLC-based control systems for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, automation, and controls issues to improve reliability.
• Lead automation projects including equipment upgrades and new installations.
• Develop and maintain electrical drawings, control narratives, equipment documentation, and SOPs.
• Support continuous improvement via root-cause analysis and Lean techniques.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

VFDs & servo systems

Electrical design

Industrial networks

P&IDs & schematics

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Wonderware

Ignition

FactoryTalk

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Pall Corporation, one of Danaher's (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper-everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation.

Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible.

The Manufacturing Engineer - Controls is responsible for designing, programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing automation and control systems that support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This role serves as a technical expert for PLCs, HMIs, electrical controls, instrumentation, and automated production equipment while partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and equipment reliability.

This position reports to the Engineering Manager, is part of the Engineering team located in Deland, FL and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design, program, test, and support PLC-based control systems for manufacturing equipment and production processes. Support existing custom automation equipment and new product introductions, equipment qualifications, and process transfer activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, automation, and controls-related issues to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability. Determine innovative solutions to solve challenging problems.
• Lead automation projects including equipment upgrades, new equipment installations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain electrical drawings, control narratives, equipment documentation, and standard operating procedures. Develop, validate, and document manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts through root cause analysis, Lean Manufacturing principles, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing, controls engineering, production engineering, or continuous improvement initiatives within an industrial or regulated environment.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial automation equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical design, industrial networking, instrumentation, and control system architecture.
• Experience reading and creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical documentation. Experience utilizing continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5 Whys, Value Stream Mapping, TPM, OEE, or related tools.
• Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing operations and driving continuous improvement through problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing and industrial chemical processing environment with exposure to moving equipment, noise, and production activities.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Ability to support off-shift troubleshooting and project activities as needed.
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk, reach, squat, kneel, climb, push, pull and move throughout production areas for extended periods. Ability to lift, move, or carry materials, tools, or equipment up to 25 pounds, with accommodation where required.
• Occasional travel for training, project support, or supplier visits.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Filtration, separation, bioprocessing, medical device, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Wonderware, Ignition, FactoryTalk, and other industrial automation platforms.
• Validation, commissioning, and qualification of automated manufacturing equipment within a regulated industry.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OEE improvement initiatives, and advanced data acquisition or SCADA systems.

Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info (https://worklife.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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