Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving controls systems for manufacturing automated equipment. This includes HMI Design, PLC Design, Paneling, and related equipment layouts. Is involved during the installing and development and new equipment. Ensure compliance with plant metrics, safety, quality, and process documentation.

1. Maintain and improve control systems for automated manufacturing equipment and being involve of this controls  systems
2. Ensure installation and commissioning meet design and operation standards integration
3. Design HMI, PLC, Hardwire and Panel Layouts
4. Create and/or update schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or other CAD software
5. Troubleshoot control systems as needed electrical, pneumatic and coding
6. Provide guidance and train less experienced team members when required
7. Develop and/or revise internal procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our processes
8. Monitoring KPIs on compliance
9. Implement Safety and Ergonomic improvements on Designed areas
10. Utilize statistical tools, engineering data, and DMAIC/DESGN/Lean/MEE/TRIZ methodologies to deploy and validate Automation solutions
11. Apply knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve challenges, support problem-solving in manufacturing, including root cause identification and resolution, aligned with documentation policies 
12. Propose and implement iKaizen and Safety iKaizen (ergonomic devices and processes) to enable a safe work environment; support and perform 5S implementation in work area to achieve Plant goal
13. Participate as a T1 CSC when required

Education.

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Science Engineering

       B. Work Experience.

• 2 to 4 years of experience in similar role
• 1 year of experience integrating controls systems/equipment
• 2 years of experience with serial and Ethernet communications and SCADA systems
• 2-4 years of experience programing and/or improving PLCs/HMIs/VFDs and other related control systems (AB RSLogix, Controllogix, Siemens S7 and G&L)

• Computer skills include coding
• English proficient
• Strong electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Results driven and execution oriented        
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Programing languages knowledge
• Fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, control systems integration, controls, architectures, electro-mechanical drive systems, and safety systems  
• Troubleshoot controls and electric systems as needed