Job Title: Controls Engineer

Duration: Fulltime (Permanent Role)

Job Location: Philadelphia, PA 19124

Position Summary:

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership of the heat treat department and the creation and implementation of its Preventative Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, and Capital Improvement plans. The Controls Engineer is responsible for the technical oversight of the heat treat department and the creation and implementation of its Preventative Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, and Capital Improvement plans. This technical leader will also collaborate with our quality, manufacturing, and engineering departments using the collection and analysis of data to explore process and equipment upgrades with the shared goal of contributing to our continuous improvement efforts. Once identified, this individual will work as part of a team to see that these opportunities are driven to their conclusion, including all necessary documentation and training.

This is a hands-on, technical leadership role that values discipline and brings the ability to audit and document existing and newly implemented processes and procedures in accordance with our Quality Management System (QMS).

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative problem solver and an effective communicator, possessing both technical expertise while understanding the importance of taking a hands-on approach.

As with all positions, our Controls Engineer is responsible for conducting themselves in an honest, professional, and respectful manner at all times. Furthermore, all employees are expected to uphold our Commitment to My Co-Workers and to maintain healthy and constructive relationships with others in the organization. This role works on-site, 5 days per week, from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Responsibilities:

• Design new electrical, water, and gas control systems and improve existing systems.
• Create electrical, plumbing, and mechanical schematics and panel drawings while maintaining a focus on industry standards & compliances.
• Troubleshoot controls problems and collaborate with teammates to implement creative solutions.
• Bring hands-on experience in the design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex high-power systems to analyze, prove-out, and document each critical step on our heat-treat process.
• Monitor furnace run charts and cylinder test results to verify production runs meet customer requirements. Perform statistical analysis of data to detect outliers and issues.
• Develop and maintain a system for assessing furnace performance.
• Oversee and manage capital improvement projects related to the heat treat department.
• Provide technical support as warranted. Occasional travel to Thailand may be required.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and relay logic.
• Demonstrated understanding of system operating requirements, safety risks, and equipment and material limitations
• Strong written and verbal communications skills required for a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Familiarity with and a working understanding of AMS2750, NADCAP, ISO9001, NFPA 86, NEC, Confined Space protocol, LOTO, etc. (preferred).
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical wiring, welding, and soldering.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting process controls, electrical equipment, PLC programs, HMI applications, sensors, valves, SCR's, elements, vacuum pumps, thermocouples, and chart recorders.