Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing and/or maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery, and processes used by The M.K. Morse Company.

To assist The M. K. Morse Company in maintaining a world-class facility through controls troubleshooting, repair, and replacement.

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Troubleshoot and fix complex machine breakdowns related to electrical controls.
• Maintain list of equipment at risk for obsolete controls.
• Research and recommend solutions for obsolete controls.
• Work with Controls Engineers and Maintenance with all matters related to controls systems.
• Participate in daily maintenance shift communication meetings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
• Perform highly technical maintenance tasks as needed.
• Retro fit and install electrical controls systems for industrial machines while maintaining machine guarding and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, competencies and experience requirements:

• 5+ years hands on experience working in the manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills (including technical writing skills).
• Able to review design plans and drawings for conformance to regulations and requirements.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting and programming PLC's (Siemens, VIPA, Allen Bradley, Beckhoff is a plus), CNC, and HMI's.
• Knowledge of NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery) and 70E (Standards for Electrical Safety in the Workplace).

Added plus:

• CAD experience (both 2D and 3D)

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 3 years of experience

Associates in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of experience

High School Diploma with 10+ years of PLC experience

Location: Canton, Ohio

Supervises: None

Works with: Suppliers, department supervisors and group leaders, all members of the maintenance and purchasing departments and management. This position requires working with cross-functional teams.