Process Controls Engineer

Stanley Black & Decker; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) + ESPP

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Shelbyville, KY is seeking a Process Controls Engineer to provide daily engineering support for manufacturing operations, resolve schedule attainment issues, and drive efficiency across CNC milling, forming, robotics, welding, and packaging.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI programming, legacy system integration, and CAPEX project leadership, with opportunities to improve plant performance and mentor other engineers and maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in Manufacturing Engineering or controls.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, and automation.
• Familiar with Lean, Kaizen, and ISO9001.2015 or similar.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects and CAPEX initiatives.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and robots.
• Update electrical schematics and support equipment installations.
• Collaborate with suppliers, R&D, and maintenance teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Automation

Industrial networks

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Controls

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

RSLogix 500

HMI programming

Fanuc/ABB robotics controls

Job description

Process Controls Engineer

Shelbyville, KY, United States

Come make the world and accelerate your success.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As the Process Engineer, you'll be an onsite employee, responsible for providing daily engineering support to manufacturing operations to resolve schedule attainment issues and improve efficiency. (Processes include CNC milling, forming, robotics, welding, punch, finishing, printing and packaging).You'll get to:

• Identify and resolve manufacturing process problems
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects
• Lead new product launches and CAPEX investments
• Lead new equipment Installations and existing equipment modifications
• Design new equipment, processes and procedures
• Liaison with suppliers, customers, and research & development staff
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, robots, and control systems
• Experience with a broad range of controls platforms, including legacy platforms of various brands such as "SLC 500" and "RSLogix 500". Can communicate with these controllers, including specialized hardware
• Proficiency in various IEC 61131-3 programming languages, emphasizing ladder and structured text.
• Minimum Entry-Level proficiency in computer programming languages, such as BASIC, C, and / or JAVA
• Update schematics for plant and facility equipment
• Experience implementing and using Virtual Machines to support legacy equipment where IDE software is not available or extant for modern operating systems. Working knowledge of MS-DOS, Windows 98SE, Windows NT and XP, etc.
• Experience with servo drivers, stepper drives, and other motion control
• Support development of other engineers and maintenance team on robotics training
• Serve as primary reviewer for incoming CAPEX automation projects, including runoffs and launches.
• Identify opportunities for automation improvements to meet plant efficiency and productivity goals
• Execute other duties as assigned.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Software, Controls or other related field
• 3+ years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering function
• Automation and controls experience (robots, vision systems, packaging, etc.)
• Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, TPS, Lean Manufacturing Methods
• Familiar with Quality Management Systems, ISO9001.2015 or similar
• Willing to travel occasionaly ( Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Experience with robotics (Fanuc, ABB, or similar)
• Familiarity with industrial networks

The Details:

You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you'll want to be - and stay. Being part of our team means you'll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We're visionaries and innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

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The Salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $144,900.00 This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, quali