Controls Engineer

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. 

Job Purpose

Responsible for design, development, evaluation, analysis, selecting and ordering equipment that is most appropriate and cost effective for the manufacture of company products and systems. Oversee the installation, modification, upgrade and maintenance of manufacturing equipment/processes/systems. Keeps current on equipment manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades and safety issues. Studies equipment performance and reliability. Provides advanced technical support to operations and other disciplines within engineering organization. Identifies, develops and recommends processes needed to produce specific products and components. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is an onsite position in Springfield, MO.

• Manage approved engineering projects
• Develop and implement PLC and Robot logic changes
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations
• Develop and coordinate electrical control equipment build, installation and training
• Strong PLC programming/troubleshooting (Allen Bradley & Modicon), Robot programming/troubleshooting (Adept & Fanuc), Electrical Code

Qualifications

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: BS degree or equivalent experience in engineering. 

Language Skills: College level written and verbal English skills

Mathematical Skills: College level Geometry, Algebra, and Trigonometry

Reasoning Ability: Strong   Root cause and abstract problem solving, visualization and quality tools

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office and project management software

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Lean, Six Sigma or project management certification helpful

Other Skills and Abilities: Planning, analytical, assertive, and interact with various groups

General Job Requirements

• Generic

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