Job Summary: The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of control systems for our robotic and PLC-based manufacturing lines. This role involves ensuring seamless integration of new technologies, optimizing system performance, and troubleshooting issues to maintain high production efficiency and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Implement Control Systems:
• Develop and program control systems for robotic applications and PLCs to automate manufacturing processes.
• Design control panels, wiring diagrams, and schematics using CAD software.
• System Integration:
• Integrate new robotic systems and PLCs into existing production lines.
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability between various control systems and machinery.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
• Diagnose and resolve issues with control systems to minimize downtime.
• Perform regular maintenance checks and updates to system software and hardware.
• Optimization:
• Analyze performance data to identify opportunities for improving efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Implement changes to enhance system capabilities, including speed, accuracy, and energy efficiency.
• Project Management:
• Lead or support automation projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they meet timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams, production staff, and external vendors.
• Documentation:
• Maintain accurate records of system configurations, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Develop and update technical documentation, including manuals, procedures, and training materials.
• Safety and Compliance:
• Ensure all control systems comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices.
• Participate in safety audits and contribute to safety protocol development.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years in controls engineering with a focus on robotics and PLCs in an automotive or similar manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with industrial robotics (e.g., ABB, KUKA, Fanuc, Yaskawa), PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), and HMI development.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram.
• Experience with CAD software for electrical designs (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, network communications, and industrial protocols (e.g., Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent project management abilities, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Other:
• Must be willing to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally as required for project implementation or manufacturer training.