Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer needed for fast-growing, industry leading manufacturing company!

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Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded several decades ago and operating as a premier full service turnkey manufacturing specialist, we are an international leader in delivering on demand commercial solutions. Our mission is to help growing brands build and scale by manufacturing and fulfilling specialized consumer products that improve people's lives. Our organization supports a massive network of global brands across North America out of dozens of strategic regional hubs. We pride ourselves on being an industry leader that offers a great team, company culture, and work environment with strong career growth potential for every employee.

Why join us?

• Exceptionally strong compensation and benefits package!
• Great work environment and abundant opportunities for growth
• Robust retirement plan options including a standard corporate 401k with employer matching incentives
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage package
• Premium dental and vision care insurance plans
• Generous paid time off allowance for excellent work life balance

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC programs utilizing Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms
• Design, implement, and maintain automation solutions for advanced manufacturing, packaging, filling, labeling, and material handling equipment
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support Human Machine Interfaces, SCADA systems, and industrial data collection platforms
• Integrate new machinery into existing control systems and manufacturing plant networks while documenting PLC code revisions
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial electrical systems including 480V power distribution, motor control circuits, three phase motors, VFDs, and servo systems
• Design and review complex electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control system architecture
• Configure and maintain industrial communication networks including EtherNet, PROFINET, and Modbus protocols
• Calibrate and troubleshoot sensors, instrumentation, photo eyes, encoders, limit switches, and critical safety devices
• Provide high level technical support for plant mechanical equipment including industrial pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, mixers, and fluid handling utility systems
• Determine whether equipment failures are caused by electrical, controls, software, or mechanical issues and coordinate appropriate corrective actions
• Lead automation and controls engineering projects from original concept through final implementation
• Participate in equipment validation activities including Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, and Performance Qualification
• Ensure control systems comply with all applicable manufacturing regulations, quality standards, and OSHA safety guidelines

Requirements

• Advanced programming and troubleshooting knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC platforms
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems including 240V or 480V power distribution and three phase motor controls0
• Direct technical experience troubleshooting inkjet coders, specifically Hitachi brand equipment
• Experience with variable frequency drives, servo systems, motion control, HMIs, and SCADA platforms
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
• Robust knowledge of industrial networking and machine communication protocols
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, fluid handling equipment, pumps, conveyors, and facility utility systems
• Strong technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Prior engineering experience in a regulated consumer goods contract manufacturing or private label environment
• Advanced understanding of equipment validation processes within an asset management framework
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems and automation data analysis tools

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