Controls Engineer

What is this role? 

In the role as a Controls Engineer you with learn and develop proficiency in multiple programming software used in controls engineering, including but not limited to PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming, HMI (Human-Machine Interface) development SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, and industrial networking protocols. 

You will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production logistics, accounting, supply chain, automation engineering, and IT, to gather requirements and implement control system solutions that meet business needs. 
• Drive the design, development, testing, and implementation of control strategies and automation systems.
• Take ownership of troubleshooting and resolving electrical and control system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to production and operational processes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of control system specifications, operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in control system technologies, and propose innovative ideas for continuous improvement within the controls engineering department.
• Actively engage in knowledge sharing and collaborate with other controls engineers and technicians to enhance overall team performance.
• Expand your technical expertise beyond Electrical Controls Engineering to include mechanical systems and machine vision technologies.
• Lead the integration of mechanical components and vision systems into automated solutions ensuring comprehensive and effective performance of the overall system.

What does an average day look like? 

• Driving Results: 
  • You will drive the design, development, testing, and implementation of control strategies and automation systems.
• Taking Ownership:  
  • You will take ownership of troubleshooting and resolving electrical and control system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to production and operational processes. 
  • You will lead the integration of mechanical components and vision systems into automated solutions ensuring comprehensive and effective performance of the overall system.
  • You will develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of control system specifications, operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
  • You will stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in control system technologies, and propose innovative ideas for continuous improvement within the controls engineering department.
• Making Decisions:.
  • You will lead the integration of mechanical components and vision systems into automated solutions ensuring comprehensive and effective performance of the overall system.Cultivating Relationships:You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production logistics, accounting, supply chain, automation engineering, and IT, to gather requirements and implement control system solutions that meet business needs. 
  • You will actively engage in knowledge sharing and collaborate with other controls engineers and technicians to enhance overall team performance.  
• Instilling Trust:
  • You will hit deadlines and manage progress of your project to ensure an on-time delivery.
• Customer Focus:
  • Show strong desire to learn and grow. Provide suggestions to management for improving processes.

What background should you have? 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, or a related field; or an Associate’s degree in a relevant discipline with equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years’ of work experience within the manufacturing field
• Strong passion for controls engineering and a desire to build a career in this field
• Solid understanding of basic electrical and control system principles
• Familiarity with programming languages and software used in controls engineering, such as ladder logic, structured text, C/C++, Java, Python, AutoCAD
• Ability to take high level direction and turn into executable tasks
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and provide effective solutions
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Willing to work hard, stay until the job is complete, and demonstrate resilience
• Have a positive attitude, willing to work with multiple levels of employees, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience or internships in controls engineering or automation-related roles is a plus