Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls EngineerThe Sr. Controls Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, improvement, and optimization of control systems, including machine, robot, vision systems, and measurement programs. It involves solving complex automation and programming challenges with no supervision and escalating only the most critical issues when necessary. The Sr. Controls Engineer is expected to be available outside of standard working hours to support urgent production needs when required. This role provides support and technical training to all technicians in the organization. The primary goal is to quickly advance the technical competence of all technicians.Education and Experience: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required. Advanced knowledge of PLC programming is expected, typically gained through a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or automation environment. Five years minimum experience and/or specialized training in industrial control systems, automation, robotics is required.Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Skills and Abilities: Language Skills: Good verbal and written language skills required Mathematical Skills: College level technical math skills required Reasoning Ability: Individual must have ability to make independent decisions that may be of a complex nature. Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting and training lower-level employees. Computer Skills: Must have advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software. Existing knowledge and experience w/ Nexeed-MES and portfolio is plus. ERP or other manufacturing execution software experience is plus Must be capable of learning other software packages. Other Skills and Abilities: Individual must possess the interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers. Project Management experience is plusPhysical Demands/Work Environment: Must have the ability to work in a manufacturing assembly environment. The positions requires the ability to stand/walk for up to 4 hours at a time, repetitively bend, twist, grasp and lift up to 45 pounds.