Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Danville, Illinois, United States — thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Co LLC

Your Responsibilities

Salary range based on experience & education: $80,000 - $95,000 / annual

Shift: 2-2-3 rotation, 5a-5p

The Controls Engineer is primarily responsible for hands-on troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing plant equipment to minimize downtime and support reliable production. The position also supports special electronics, controls, and automation projects as needed.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant equipment involving checking voltages, changing out bad components, cables, switching out gauges, as well as making camera and software adjustments
• PLCs troubleshooting, programming and diagnose machine faults/failures
• Research and recommend machine control upgrades to address outdated controls
• Document changes to electrical drawings and generate upgraded drawings
• Prepare daily log reports and document/track the off-shift activity to ensure proper follow-up on machine problems and repairs
• Work on special projects such as machine function additions and troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment
• Adding PLC relay outputs at the request of the customer
• Other projects and responsibilities as specified
• This is a hands-on position. Requires getting inside machines to inspect and/or replace parts, disassembling covers, etc.

Your Profile

Qualifications:

• Education/Credentials/Certifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Length of Experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting electronic controls in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Knowledge of electronics
  • Knowledge of Fanuc and ABB robot electronic maintenance and programming
  • Knowledge of automated transfer systems like gantries
  • Knowledge of CNC
  • Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, & Allen Bradley control systems
  • Understanding of schematics and program reading
  • Knowledgeable in a variety of machine software
  • Ability to work independently as well as with a team
  • PLC experience, CNC troubleshooting experience, and AC/ DC servo drive experience
  • Basic algebraic mathematical ability
  • Understanding of standard to metric conversions
  • Excellent oral and written language ability
  • Ability to follow step-by-step procedures
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to learn
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Project Management skills
  • Proficient in English Language
  • Ability to work independently as well as with a team
  • Walking in a manufacturing setting with multiple stairs and inclines

Your Benefits

We offer an outstanding Benefits Package that includes:

• Company Tuition Reimbursement Package. Quarterly Bonus Program.
• 401K Match
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period.
• Competitive wage with a Skill Pay Program that includes a work service credit on relative education and experience.
• Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options ranging from $4.62 to $57.62 a week. We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums.
• Dental plans ranging from $0.48 to $4.15 a week.
• Vision Plans ranging from $0.35 to $3.69 a week.
• Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability.
• 11 paid Holidays.
• Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.