Controls Engineer (two year position)
Mansfield, Ohio area
DEPENDING ON PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE WITH PLCs AND ROBOTICS , salary up to $130K
➡️ Work for the next two years, this position will last until the end of 2026 - excellent opportunity for someone almost ready to retire
➡️ Join a team of tenured salary staff who will support YOU along the way
➡️ Enjoy continuous improvement? YOU will have the opportunity to improve processes and lead electrical aspects of CapEx projects
➡️ $2 million in investments have been made at the site and they are investing in their engineering team
➡️ YOU will work for an established manager in a team of skilled automation engineers!
We will help you navigate the interview process, which will be short and move quickly!
Successful, fast-paced automotive supplier has an opportunity for a Controls Engineer to join their engineering team. The company supplies the automotive industry and is diverse in their customer base. The Controls Engineer will report to the Manager of Engineering and Maintenance. Daily duties will include:
- Partnering with production and process engineering to maximize equipment efficiencies and reduce scrap rates
- Completing cost analysis, justification, specification and procurement of capital projects
- Programming and troubleshooting PLCs and robotics
- Performing electrical troubleshooting to eliminate downtime in an assigned manufacturing area
- Managing machine vision systems
- Partnering with team members to complete continuous improvement activities, utilizing Six Sigma methodologies
- Assisting with HMI troubleshooting, upgrading and installation
- Other duties as assigned by management
This position requires candidates to be on the manufacturing floor up to 50% of the time. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills, be able to work in fast-paced, demanding manufacturing environments and be able to build rapport with the hourly workforce. Benefits are competitive, including bonus potential, medical, dental, 401K, life, LTD, paid holidays and vacation.
Requirements for the Controls Engineer:
1. Minimum of an Associate's degree; Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is highly preferred
2. Minimum of 2-5 years in a similar electrical, automation, robotics or controls engineering role
3. Strong background troubleshooting and programming either PLCs and/or robotics
4. Proven track record of process improvements, including improving uptime, increasing throughput and/or reducing scrap
5. Microsoft Office, including MS Excel
Skills that are preferred, BUT NOT required:
1. Automotive supplier experience
2. Strong project management and/or capital equipment projects
3. Vision systems
4. SCADA software
Why work for this organization:
➡️ Diverse automotive business mix
➡️ Competitive benefits, including annual bonus and 401K
➡️ Medical benefits available day one of employment
➡️ Company is privately held and a leader in their industry
Candidates are preferred to be local to the Mansfield, Ohio area. Regional relocations will be offered for candidates meeting all requirements.
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