1st Shift Controls Engineer

• Understand and abide by all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies
• Ensure that safe and sanitary working conditions are maintained in the facility in accordance with Company standards, as well as state & federal laws and regulations
• Know and understand your OSHA rights
• Conduct safety training topics as required or needed
• Responsible for attending all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions
• As required, promptly investigate accidents and near misses, completing appropriate reports and taking action to eliminate root causes
• Support daily production schedules through the timely troubleshooting and repair of faulty equipment, both electrical and mechanical in nature (e.g. PLCs, HMIs, sensors, servo motors, wiring, etc.)
• Conduct root cause analysis of machine faults and maintenance repairs with recommendations for process or machinery improvements
• Collect and analyze data to ensure machine performance is maintained and to identify opportunities for improvement
• Work with Engineering team to identify, support, and lead projects focused on improving the safety, efficiency, and capacity of manufacturing equipment, automation, and processes
• Design and implement automation improvements such as integrating sensors, controls devices, or other electrical upgrades
• Modify PLC programs to support upgraded equipment as necessary
• Maintain documentation for electrical systems, schematics, and control logic
• Perform cost analyses and writes justifications for proposed capital projects
• Examine and approve engineering drawings, design computations, etc. to ensure compliance with sound engineering practices and safe operating standards, codes and regulations
• Inspect materials, workmanship, as well as mechanical and electrical installations for conformance to plans and specification
• Develop and maintain effective lines of communication between manufacturing personnel, supervisory personnel, engineering team, management, and outside contacts as required
• Assist in maintaining spare part inventories, to include cataloguing of components and suggesting items to be on stock as equipment history is obtained
• Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of an effective preventative maintenance (PM) program to ensure consistent equipment performance

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology field
• or equivalent work experience in an automated manufacturing environment
• Experience with industrial automation, PLC programming (Allen Bradley preferred), and electrical troubleshooting
• Knowledge of electrical codes, safety standards, and best practices
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Familiarity with control systems, sensors, vision systems (e.g., Keyence), and robotics (e.g., FANUC) is a plus
• Technical Knowledge
• Experience in the maintenance of automated assembly equipment and its operation to include electro/mechanical troubleshooting of pneumatics and industrial controls
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and electro-mechanical systems using test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.) and diagnostic tools
• Experience with industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus) and integration of sensors, actuators, and safety devices into control systems
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, machine manuals, and engineering drawings
• Ability to use computers and available software to maintain records and prepare technical reports
• Ability to communicate equipment issues to operations and manufacturing engineering staff in an accurate and technical manner
• Continuous learner with motivation to stay current with emerging Manufacturing automation and control technologies
• Understanding of PM and TPM strategies and how they relate to the management of industrial automation
• Reasoning Ability
• Ability to independently define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw logical conclusions, generate actionable steps, and execute based on that information
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Demonstrated skill in prioritizing multiple projects and balancing short-term repairs with long-term improvement initiatives
• Language Skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and create documents such as safety rules, electrical diagrams, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Operations and Engineering management
• Capable of delivering technical training or presentations to Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance personnel on new equipment or upgrades
• Communicate effectively using electronic media in written and verbal forms
• Physical Demands
• The employee will regularly be required to lift up to 40 lbs
• The employee will occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and stand for extended periods of time
• The employee will occasionally be required to work from heights through safe use of fall protection measures in accordance with OSHA standards
• The employee will occasionally be required to climb ladders and steps to access elevated work platforms on the system
• Ability to work alternate schedules to support project requirements, i.e., weekends, different shifts, etc
• The employee will work in shop which is not temperature controlled

Familiarity with control systems, sensors, vision systems (e.g., Keyence), and robotics (e.g., FANUC) is a plus

• The Morning Calls Top Work Place
• Opportunity for growth and Innovation
• VPP World Class Safety Program
• Company Events
• Company Matched 401k Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Prescription
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K matching
• Tuition reimbursement (effective 6 months after hire)