Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Controls Engineer)

L3Harris Technologies; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Controls Engineer in Cincinnati, OH to support critical defense programs ensuring readiness of U.S. Armed Forces. The role focuses on designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment to monitor and control production processes.

Essential work includes PLC programming, equipment control systems, and collaboration with vendors. Travel up to 10% and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4+ years of related experience, or graduate degree with 2+ years; in lieu of a degree, 8+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing equipment controls.
• Develop equipment safety and technical specifications.
• PLC programming.
• Identify and fix intermittent equipment controls issues.
• Upgrade legacy equipment.
• Develop interface systems for internal operations.
• Support knowledge base systems and information sharing.
• Backup old and new equipment to a central server.
• Vision system programming.
• Robot troubleshooting and programming.
• Automate processes to save time and reduce costs.
• Review and update operational processes.
• Plan and implement effective systems to boost manufacturing.
• Interface with vendors and prepare Statements of Requirements.
• Prepare capital equipment requests and proposal estimates.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley hardware

Rockwell software

Keyence vision systems

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer – Controls Engineer

Job Code: 42232

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days per week

Job Description:

This position supports strategic programs essential to maintaining U.S. Armed Forces’ readiness. The successful Controls Engineer will contribute as a member of the manufacturing engineering team by designing, developing, installing, managing, and maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control production equipment and processes.

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing equipment controls.
• Develop equipment safety and technical specifications.
• PLC programming.
• Trap, identify, and correct equipment controls intermittent problems.
• Legacy equipment upgrades.
• Develop interface systems for internal operations.
• Support knowledge base systems and information sharing.
• Backup old and new equipment to a central server.
• Vision system programming.
• Robot troubleshooting and programming.
• Assist in automating processes to save time and project cost.
• Review and update operational processes.
• Plan, advise, and implement effective systems to boost manufacturing.
• Interface with equipment vendors and specify equipment through writing Statement of Requirements documents.
• Prepare capital equipment requests.
• Prepare estimates for proposal responses.
• Travel can be up to 10%.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Prior experience integrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting control systems in a production environment.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in the defense or aerospace industry.
• 7+ years of work experience related to support and implementation of equipment and control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands on experience with Allen Bradley hardware, Rockwell software, and Keyence vision systems.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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