Plant Controls Engineer (Night Shift)

Colonial Group; Roanoke (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Delta Dental

VSP Vision

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to support automated assembly systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics. You will troubleshoot, program, and improve control systems to boost productivity while meeting safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with AB Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7, and Fanuc robots, plus strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 2+ years of industry experience with related equipment.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage automation controls systems for productivity.
• Program and troubleshoot automation equipment and controls.
• Review logs, data, and reports to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with multiple facilities and departments.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support safety and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens Step 7

C++

C# & ladder logic

Reading drawings

Electronic devices

Fanuc Robodrs programming

Communication protocols

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT

Tools

Studio 5000

Siemens STEP 7

Fanuc/Robots

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

As a Controls Engineer you will have the knowledge of automated assembly systems with a solid understanding of the basic theory of industrial controls system applications, design and operation including concepts of power distribution. You will utilize your ability to trouble shoot to solve problems using creative solutions and improve process while being adaptive to various situations. You will be required to maintain, develop and improve automation controls systems to help increase productivity and efficiency while meeting both facility and customer needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining checklists
• Review and input data into PLC log
• Review shift reports
• Participation in and preparation for managerial meetings
• Programming
• Work across with other facilities
• Work cross functionally with other departments
• Utilize team member feedback
• Find solutions to critical issues
• Maintain and improve overall equipment efficiency (OEE)
• HMI performance
• Evaluate new manufacturing and controls technologies
• Work with tools to find the root cause of an issue
• Continuous improvement projects
• Keep equipment operating and improve equipment uptime by performing periodic audits
• Identify and implement error proofing requirements throughout the production process
• Incident reporting
• SOT walks
• Follow health and safety processes
• Act in a proactive and preventative safety behavior
• Documentation and reports
• Ensure that you stay up to date on controls technology
• Stay compliant with training required for position
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or in related fields
• Years of Experience: 2+ year experience in industry and related equipment
• English proficiency

TRAVEL

• Travel Required:minimum

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Allen Bradley (Studio 5000), Siemens (step 7), and C++
• C sharp and ladder logic experience
• Ability to read drawing
• Advanced knowledge of electronic devices
• Expertise on Fanuc Roberts programming
• Knowledge on communication protocols
• Advance computer trouble shooting experience

BENEFITS

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Competitive Benefits

PURPOSE

Building A Better Everything

We build a better culture by putting people before profit, leading for purpose, passion and performance, and creating an environment devoted to an exceptional experience for our customers and people. We lead with respect and humility, are aligned to a common purpose, and hold ourselves accountable to embody our values in everything we do. We foster a commitment to engaging and empowering each person.

VALUES

• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage
• Impact