Controls Engineer

Overview:
Join a dynamic engineering team focused on designing and optimizing electrical control systems for advanced manufacturing equipment. This role is instrumental in enhancing productivity, ensuring operational safety, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions. You ll contribute to cross-functional initiatives, own key technical responsibilities, and help drive continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility.

Core Competencies:

• Proficient in interpreting and developing electrical schematics and circuitry

• Strong experience with PLC and HMI programming, ideally across multiple platforms; advanced knowledge of Ladder Logic and Structured Text is essential

• Deep familiarity with Siemens PLC systems (majority of systems in use)

• Experience with or willingness to learn 3D modeling tools, preferably CREO

• Bonus: Prior exposure to LabVIEW and legacy machine systems

• Solid understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems across production cells

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, troubleshoot, and enhance electrical components, systems, and instrumentation

• Develop and maintain robust electrical control systems aligned with engineering standards, regulations, and project budgets

• Generate and revise design layouts and electrical documentation for manufacturing systems

• Program, test, and maintain control software for PLCs, robotic systems, and NC machinery

• Lead redesign efforts to improve system performance, safety, and cost-efficiency

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and operational challenges

• Evaluate and select appropriate control components and system hardware

• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and quality standards

• Specify electrical and material requirements for procurement

• Stay informed on emerging electrical engineering technologies and best practices

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience

• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality and precision

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities independently

• Proven experience supporting new product introductions and process development

• Proficient with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC systems

• Familiarity with numerical control (NC) machinery and robotic automation

• Comprehensive understanding of NFPA 70E and arc flash safety requirements