Sr. Engineer, Controls & Automation

Sr. Engineer Controls & Automation

Work Mode:Onsite

Location: Onsite - Casa Grande AZ

Opportunity

The Senior Controls & Automation Engineer is responsiblefor supporting maintaining and improving automation systems to achievesafety quality delivery and cost objectives within a highly automatedmanufacturing environment. This role focuses on controls system reliabilityrobotics automation projects troubleshooting continuous improvement and theimplementation of new technologies.

The primary area of responsibility supports moldingoperations including a fleet of FANUC industrial robots PLC-based machinecontrols HMI/SCADA systems and automated production equipment. The idealcandidate combines strong automation and controls expertise with a hands-onmechanical engineering background and the ability to design troubleshoot andimprove automated manufacturing systems.
This position works closely with Production MaintenanceQuality Process Engineering and Operations to improve equipment performanceincrease manufacturing efficiency and support plant growth.

What We Offer
Competitive salary with annual merit increasesand bonus potential
Wide array of benefits including medical dental vision wellnessincentives and maternity/parental leave
401k savings plan
Company-funded pension plan with vesting after 5 years of service
Career advancement opportunities tuition reimbursement and employeediscounts
Company-paid relocation package

Responsibilities

Support daily manufacturing operations and resolve controls robotics and automation-related issues.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for PLCs HMIs robotics machine vision systems industrial networks and automated equipment.
Develop maintain and improve Rockwell Automation control systems including ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms.
Configure develop and support Ignition HMI/SCADA applications.
Support and optimize a manufacturing environment consisting of 90 FANUC industrial robots.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment downtime automation failures and process-related concerns.
Identify and implement automation and continuous improvement projects.
Develop and maintain controls standards documentation electrical drawings and programming standards.
Support capital projects involving automation equipment robotics controls upgrades and new production lines.
Collaborate with Process Engineering Production and Maintenance teams to improve equipment performance.
Support machine commissioning startup validation and operator training activities.
Promote and support safe machine design safeguarding and automation safety initiatives.

Skills/Requirements

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering MechatronicsEngineering Electrical Engineering Automation Engineering or relatedengineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
3 years of experience in controls engineering automationengineering manufacturing engineering or a related role.
Experience with Rockwell Automation Logix5000 platforms.
Experience supporting industrial robotics preferably FANUC systems.
Experience with HMI/SCADA development and support; Ignition experiencepreferred.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills in a manufacturingenvironment.
Knowledge of industrial networking protocols such as EtherNet/IP OPCUA IOLink BACNet and Modbus TCP.
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of machine design toolingpneumatics motion systems and automated equipment.
Experience with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks Inventor Creo orsimilar CAD platforms.
Experience with 3D printing fixture design and rapid prototyping is aplus.
Experience with machine vision systems is preferred.
Experience with Beckhoff controls is a plus.
Experience with machine safety systems risk assessments and safety PLCs isa plus.
Experience in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment ispreferred.
Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorshipnow or in the future.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means youll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $92400 - $141000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work addition this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

Why Choose Kohler
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing access to career growth and development opportunities a diverse and inclusive workplace and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30000 bold leaders across the globe were driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious healthy and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohlers policy to recruit hire and promote qualified applicants without regard to race creed religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If as an individual with a disability you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.