Senior Controls & Automation Engineer - Onsite

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; Orwell Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemnmetal has an opening for an experienced professional in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics to support and advance automation initiatives within our manufacturing facilities.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience with industrial control systems, PLC programming, robotics, automated material handling systems, motion control, industrial networking, and machine safety systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field required.
• 10+ years of practical experience in controls engineering, electrical engineering, automation, or related manufacturing environments preferred.
• Extensive experience with industrial control systems and PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Support, develop, troubleshoot, and improve industrial control systems and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs using platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or similar systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving controls, sensors, motors, drives, relays, safety circuits, control panels, and electrical systems.
• Ensure control and electrical systems comply with applicable engineering and safety standards.
• Support the installation, commissioning, startup, and qualification of new equipment and automated systems.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers and system integrators on the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of automation solutions.
• Lead or support automation projects focused on improving safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and manufacturing costs.
• Partner with electricians, maintenance technicians, manufacturing engineers, and operations personnel to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• Provide technical support, training, and mentoring to engineers and technical personnel.
• Support equipment and process transfers while driving automation standardization across the organization.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control documentation, I/O lists, and system documentation.
• Travel up to 25%, depending on project activity and support requirements across manufacturing facilities.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Material handling systems

Motion control

Industrial networking

Machine safety systems

Safety PLCs

HMI/SCADA

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Job description

Kemnmetal has an opening for an experienced professional in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics to support and advance automation initiatives within our manufacturing facilities.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience with industrial control systems, PLC programming, robotics, automated material handling systems, motion control, industrial networking, and machine safety systems.