Staff Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Controls & Automation

Kennametal Stellite Inc.; Orwell Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Stellite Inc. invites an experienced Controls/Automation professional to enhance our manufacturing automation initiatives. The role emphasizes developing and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems, robotics, motion control, and safety networks within our facilities in multiple locations.

The candidate should have a strong hands-on background with industrial control systems and be able to lead automation projects that improve safety, quality, and productivity while reducing costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• 10+ years of practical experience in controls engineering or automation in manufacturing.
• Strong experience with industrial control systems and PLC programming.
• Extensive knowledge of robotics, material handling, servo systems, VFDs and networking.
• Experience with machine safety systems and safety PLCs is required.

Responsibilities

• Support, develop, troubleshoot, and improve industrial control systems and equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens platforms.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with controls, sensors, motors, drives, relays, safety circuits.
• Ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards.
• Support installation, commissioning, startup, and qualification of new equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers and integrators on automation projects.
• Lead or support automation projects to improve safety, quality, throughput, and costs.
• Partner with electricians, maintenance and operations to identify improvements.
• Provide technical mentoring to engineers and technicians.
• Support transfers and drive standardization across locations.
• Develop electrical schematics and system documentation.
• Maintain documentation for new and modified equipment.
• Travel up to 25% across manufacturing facilities.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Motion control

Industrial networking

Machine safety systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation

Siemens

HMI/SCADA tools

Job description

Kennametal Stellite Inc. invites an experienced Controls/Automation professional to enhance our manufacturing automation initiatives. The role emphasizes developing and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems, robotics, motion control, and safety networks within our facilities in multiple locations.

The candidate should have a strong hands-on background with industrial control systems and be able to lead automation projects that improve safety, quality, and productivity while reducing costs.