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Controls Engineer

K and K Technical Group, Inc.

Controls Engineer

Location

Onsite - Industrial Manufacturing / Stamping Operations
Travel Required - Canada, Mexico, and Customer Sites

1480725

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to support electrical design, PLC programming, commissioning, and automation upgrades for mechanical and hydraulic stamping presses.

This role is responsible for the complete controls lifecycle including HMI development, PLC and Safety PLC programming, electrical hardware design, panel layouts, field device layouts, risk assessments, installation supervision, and full-line commissioning.

The ideal candidate brings strong industrial automation experience with the ability to lead electrical and controls efforts from concept through startup in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

HMI Design
  • Create new HMI programs using GP-Pro software on Proface hardware.
  • Modify and enhance existing HMI programs.
  • Validate HMI functionality during customer buyoffs and commissioning.
PLC Design & Programming
  • Create and modify PLC programs using:
    • Studio 5000
    • RSLinx
    • IAB
    • MPE720
    • PCwin
    • Memosoft
    • Simatic Step 7
  • Support controls programming across Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Toyopuc, and Yaskawa platforms.
  • Review and validate PLC logic during customer acceptance testing.
Safety PLC Design
  • Develop and modify Safety PLC programs using Allen-Bradley and Siemens safety systems.
  • Validate machine safety logic during commissioning and buyoff activities.
  • Ensure compliance with industrial safety standards.
Electrical & Hardware Design
  • Create and modify electrical hardwire layouts using AutoCAD Electrical and IAB.
  • Develop panel layouts and field device layouts.
  • Support electrical hardware selection and system modifications.
  • Review and confirm electrical designs during customer buyoffs.
Risk Assessments
  • Conduct risk assessments related to:
    • Hardware selection
    • Installation timing
    • Project planning
    • Equipment upgrades
  • Support mitigation planning and safe implementation strategies.
Installation Supervision
  • Supervise engineers, electricians, and millwrights during installation activities.
  • Provide technical direction during equipment upgrades.
  • Resolve field installation challenges in real time.
Full Line Commissioning
  • Support complete line startup and commissioning.
  • Troubleshoot PLC, electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.
  • Validate equipment performance and production readiness.
  • Provide startup support before, during, and after installation.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field; OR equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Strong PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi preferred).
  • AutoCAD Electrical experience.
  • Electrical hardware design and modification experience.
  • Experience with industrial equipment installation and co
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