Senior Controls Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Controls Engineer manages all controls aspects of existing and new machinery and equipment to meet business plan requirements.  

 Responsibilities

• Lead efforts regarding the application of machine code throughout the plant.
• Lead troubleshooting of controls issues on machinery and equipment.
• Lead development and implementation of new controls system required for new equipment and continuous improvement projects.
• Support new product introductions (phase-ins/phase-outs) and engineering/revision changes as it impacts controls systems on equipment within the plant. 
• Track and maintain all PLC/Controls codes.
• Lead efforts to upgrade and improve PLC controls and operations.
• Lead bar code system implementation and maintenance throughout the plant.
• Lead MES and SQL Server Database implementation and maintenance of existing and new systems.
• Support process and machinery capability studies and equipment installations.
• Support validation of all new and modified processes.
• Participate when required in PFMEA and work instruction reviews.
• Ensure that equipment meets all applicable industry electrical standards.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects (e.g., cost reduction, efficiency improvement).
• Lead controls specification development and review of electrical drawings for new machinery and equipment and modifications to existing machinery and equipment.
• Support weekend work and off-shift work when required.
• Support the production operator.
• Travel to equipment integrator sites when required.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. 
• Predictable and reliable attendance. 

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or controls engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of control engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.  
• Expert working knowledge of PLC, HMI’s, relays, contactors, servos, steppers, low voltage circuits, high voltage circuits, torque drivers, bar code systems, database storage, vision systems, etc.
• Ability to effectively program the following types of software: Allen Bradley, Ignition, Keyence sensors/cameras, SQL (plus), Fanuc robots, AutoCAD Electric.
• Experience with quality management systems.
• Experience with bar code systems.
• Working knowledge with machine electrical cabinet layout and machine controls.
• Work as a team player.
• Experience with TS 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Key Competencies

• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer in both an office and industrial environment.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer in both an office and industrial environment.
• Constantly operates a computer and other o