Manufacturing Controls Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Automation & Controls Development

• Design, program, and troubleshootPLC-based control systemsfor automated manufacturing equipment.

• Develop andmaintaincontrol logic using platforms such asRockwell (Allen Bradley), Siemens, or similar PLC systems.

• ConfigureHMI / SCADA systemsfor machine monitoring, diagnostics, and operatorinterface.

• Develop andmaintainautomated productiondata collection, reporting, and diagnostic toolsto support manufacturing performance.

• Supportmanufacturing execution systems (MES), production traceability, and automation interfacesbetween PLCs and enterprise systems.

• Integrate, troubleshoot, andoptimizerobotics, vision systems, and automated material handling equipment for high-volume production environments.

Equipment Integration & Commissioning

• Leadcontrols design, installation, and commissioningof new manufacturing equipment.

• Collaborate withequipment vendors and integratorsduring factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).

• Developcontrolsstandards and documentationfor plant automation systems.

Manufacturing Support

• Providetechnical troubleshooting supportfor production equipment downtime related to controls, sensors, drives,vision, PLC, robotics,and automation.

• Work closely withmaintenance and production teamsto diagnose,resolve, and improve automation system performance.

• Optimizecontrol strategies to improvecycle time, reliability, and equipment uptime.

Safety & Compliance

• Design andvalidatemachine safety systemsincluding safety PLCs, interlocks, emergency stops, and safeguarding systems.

• Ensure equipmentcomplies withOSHA, NFPA, and relevant machine safety standards.

• Supporthigh-voltage and lithium-ion manufacturing safety requirements.

Process Optimization

• Analyze equipment performance data toidentifyautomation improvements and efficiency gains.

• Implementprocess automation improvementsto increase throughput and reduce scrap.

• Supportcontinuous improvement initiatives and plant automation roadmaps.

• Leadroot cause investigationsfor automation-related production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Documentation & Standards

• Support,maintain, and enforce plant automation standardsincluding programming architecture, documentation, naming conventions, and commissioning procedures

• Maintaindetailed documentation including:

• PLC/HMI codechange managementrevisions

• Open issuesmanagement

• Automation standardization

• Electrical schematicsredlines

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree inElectrical Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,SoftwareEngineering, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering

Experience

• 5+ yearsof controls engineering experience in amanufacturing environment
• Experience supportingautomated production lines or industrial equipment
• Experience withPLC programming, Robotics,and industrial automation systems

Technical Skills:

• PLC programming

• Allen Bradley (Studio 5000 /RSLogix)

• Siemens (TIA Portal)

• HMI/SCADA systems

• Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP,Profinet,IO-link,Modbus, OPC)

• Servo systems and VFD drives

• Robotics integration (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, or similar)

• Machine vision systems(Keyence, Cognex)

• Electrical schematics and panel design

• Industrial sensors and instrumentation

Preferred Experience

• EV battery,Automotive,Lithium-ion,Semiconductor, orHigh-tech manufacturing

• Dry-room or clean-room manufacturing environments

• High-speed automated production lines
• Safety PLCs and machine safety standards (ISO 13849 / NFPA)
• Automation troubleshooting and problem solving
• Systems integration and commissioning
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong technical documentation skills