Senior Controls Engineer

Overview

MPI is a worldwide leader in manufacturing specialized equipment for the investment casting industry. We are looking for a hands‑on senior controls engineer to develop, design and collaborate on the creation of control systems for our equipment. This includes: leading the team through multiple projects, creating electrical schematics, PLC program logic, developing and modifying controls, and ensuring our equipment is safe, efficient and cutting‑edge. This position leads a team of engineers who are responsible for developing customized solutions for the industry. Hands‑on robotic programming experience for complex automation projects is desirable.

MPI drives a LEAN culture, focused on customer service excellence. We do this by working to simplify our processes and driving out waste or non‑value‑added activities. We value participation at all levels and invest in our employees’ training to achieve continuous development of our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Supports MPI lean culture and initiatives by attending and participating in daily lean meetings while supporting efforts to make continuous improvements throughout MPI.
• Project Supervision: Oversees the completion of an electrical design for a project with limited supervision. Works directly with Sr. Mechanical Engineer to satisfy project requirements. These responsibilities include the following:
• Provides guidance and direction to other Controls engineers
• Estimating hours required for the Controls portion of the project.
• Electrical enclosure design support.
• Electrical schematic design.
• Hands‑on PLC and HMI programming.
• Hands‑on Robotic programming is desirable.
• Knowledge of vision systems is desirable.
• Project documentation, including operation instructions.
• Project checking.
• Manufacturing assembly support.
• Electrical Design: Responsible for creating electrical schematics, plc program logic, and electrical enclosure designs within the constraints determined by the given project, time, cost, performance.
• Global decision making: Takes into consideration the short- and long-term impact of a decision along with the effect the decision has on the entire organization. (Does what’s best for the company)
• Documentation: Responsible for ensuring MPI documentation standards are followed and completed. (ECR’s, machine manuals, check lists, etc.)
• Scheduling & Reports: Responsible for reporting the status of the project in accordance with Epicor Projects (MPI’s information system) and the engineering production schedule at each weekly meeting. If a problem occurs that requires immediate attention, it is the Sr. Engineer’s responsibility to report to the Principal Engineer or department manager.
• Comm/SAT: When required capable to travel to customers site to support installation, commissioning, and Site acceptance testing.
• Follows ANSI & OSHA standards and MPI safety rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Principal Activities:

• This is a leadership position focused on project management and controls design; individuals will spend 50% of their effort toward project‑based activities.
• Key activities in scope:
• Performs and supports all activities for Controls Engineers, continuous improvement, PLC, HMI, and Robot controls design, etc.
• Maintains project schedule and Epicor projects for on time delivery
• Performs tasks as described in MPI document “Eng Task List Rxx”
• Supervisory activities
• Activities out of scope:
• 50% of available time is not available for project‑based activities.
• Project planning

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design and programming of capital equipment that includes mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assemblies.
• Sound understanding of electrical design, schematics, and electrical codes regarding machine tool design.
• Sound computer skills, MS Office, Cad for Schematic creation.
• Vast knowledge of machine tool electrical design.
• Vast knowledge of PLC programming. Omron, AB, and Siemens are desirable.
• .Vast knowledge of HMI programming. Indusoft is desirable.
• Vast knowledge of Robotics’ programming. ABB and Fanuc are desirable.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office, Cad for schematics, and MPI information system “Epicor”
• Ability to know when to seek guidance.
• Ability to evaluate a process for efficiency and waste
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Methodical approach to problem solving
• Flexible, able to react to changing needs.
• Advanced communication skills, able to work with and lead others.
• Good organizational skills, able to plan a project from beginning to end.
• Good judgment skills, able to consider how decisions affect overall company.
• Good leadership skills, guiding team members
• Due to ITAR contracts with our customers, all MPI employees are required to be US citizens.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus 6 to 10 years of related experience.

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Why Join MPI

• Competitive salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 to commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO.
• Be part of an innovative company that invests in your growth.
• Work with advanced technologies in a collaborative, team‑focused environment.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that make an impact on global manufacturing.
• Opportunity for career advancement.