Senior Controls Engineer - Automation & Safety Leader
GE Appliances, a Haier company
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Job summary
GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Louisville, KY, seeks a Principal Controls Engineer to design and implement advanced control systems for automated equipment. You will lead PLC programming, HMI development, and network configurations using Rockwell Automation tools, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project milestones.
The role requires 7+ years of hands-on experience, strong cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
- 7+ years of hands-on controls engineering experience with automated manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with Rockwell Automation control systems, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View.
- Knowledge of machine safety standards (ISO 13849) and risk assessment.
Responsibilities
- Specify and design advanced control systems for automation equipment, ensuring compliance with specs, standards and safety.
- Develop control architectures, select hardware/software, and implement PLC programming, HMI, and network configurations.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to optimize manufacturing processes and improve safety and efficiency.
- Analyze system performance data and implement improvements to productivity and reliability.
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Job description
GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Louisville, KY, seeks a Principal Controls Engineer to design and implement advanced control systems for automated equipment. You will lead PLC programming, HMI development, and network configurations using Rockwell Automation tools, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project milestones.
The role requires 7+ years of hands-on experience, strong cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
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