Controls Engineer

In this role, you will make an impact in some of the following ways:

Develops all aspects of control systems, equipment, and machinery.

Develops and designs control systems; develops and implements bench tests; alters software and equipment to ensure that sensors and actuators are functioning according to specifications; supports and debugs complex problems and change requests.

Prepares cost estimates; compiles required cost and equipment information, and writes and reviews appropriation requests.

Investigates problems and requirements of projects, and develops plans for solutions in line with economic, personnel, and environmental considerations.

May be responsible for the installation and technical support of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based hardware and software.

Coaches and mentors less experienced Controls Engineers.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

Education: College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering required.

Experience: Intermediate level of relevant work experience required (minimum 5 years)

Languages: Very fluent level of english (C1 Cambridge equivalent)

Experience connecting tools and equipment with the CMES

Skills

Action oriented, Collaborates, Communicates effectively

Controls Engineering Knowledge - Applies the application of controls hardware and software by specifying, reviewing, and approving company-owned and/or supplier designs for new or upgrades to existing equipment to interface with all levels of manufacturing systems.

Controls Networking - Implements new and improved technologies and methods capable of transferring information from multiple inputs either within a local production process or into databases to link machines together or to analyze the process for overall operation enhancements.

Controls Safety - Recognizes controls related hazards in a manufacturing environment (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic) to incorporate safe practices and procedures as part of the daily work plan to reduce injuries and create a safe machine environment.

Electrical System Troubleshooting - Analyzes an electrical control system to resolve and repair electrical issues to return the system to proper operating conditions.

Factory Automation and Control Systems - Implements changes to further automate manufacturing processes using available technology, programming techniques, and identifying needed material and resources for project completion to provide the optimum automation for the manufacturing environment.

Machine Programming - Creates factory floor machine programs by designing and implementing solutions to improve usage of machine and overall operation.

Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.