Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

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Location: Keene, NH

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Day Shift

Salary Range: $80,700 - $95,810

Annual Target Bonus - 10%

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave at one year of service.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply at first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary:

Provide the engineering background and experience necessary to support all manufacturing processes, inspections, maintenance activities, and other continuous improvement projects within the Keene facility.

Primary Purpose:

Troubleshoot and resolve process and machine problems to ensure and improve manufacturing efficiencies and uptime. Support manufacturing of engineered precision miniature bearings including machining, grinding & honing finishing operations, assembly, and inspection operations. Work with maintenance personnel to support plant systems (production assets, power, utilities, compressor, wastewater) as necessary. Introduce new technology and automation into the manufacturing process. Determine the functional requirements for new equipment and identify upgrade requirements that are needed for existing equipment. Work with the various manufacturing departments to define those needs, develop solutions including implementation of new equipment and upgrades to help meet those requirements. Work with cross-functional teams to identify problems in existing manufacturing processes and development solutions to help improve those processes. Work with Engineering and CI to help develop and implement new product / process designs.

Essential Functions:

Develop specifications for equipment/line modifications and/or additions. Develop project resource requirements – time, money, manpower. Prepare and submit requests for project funding. Prepare and submit purchase specifications and purchase requisitions for projects. Coordinate plant and contract personnel with Production and Facilities departments. Develop engineering designs for equipment/layouts. Prepare electrical drawings for new installations or equipment modifications. Schedule and facilitate design and project status meetings with contractors, consultants, plant personnel and management. Prepare and develop associated reports as necessary. Train plant personnel on the operation and maintenance of equipment/modifications. Qualify new installations/modifications for production use. Maintain project documentation. Assist departments with equipment budget preparation. Assist Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, and IT with equipment troubleshooting as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or related science.

US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

5 years industrial manufacturing experience

Project management experience

Working knowledge of process controls systems and their applications.

Proficient in programming and troubleshooting PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, etc.), HMIs, VFDs, and SCADA systems.

Competent skills with PCs, networking, device communications and database design.

Ability to design and troubleshoot safety rated control circuits.

Good communications skills – must be able to develop specification, proposals, and presentations and communicate effectively within the organization.

Working knowledge of Creo CAD software; MS Project and MS Office is desirable.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025. We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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