*PURPOSE OF POSITION: *Under the general direction of the maintenance manager, the controls engineer works independently and confers regularly with division and corporate employees, contractors, customers, and suppliers. The controls engineer will provide support, leadership and direction to the engineering team in the development of standards and specifications as it pertains to new equipment and to increase uptime, throughput, efficiency and quality, through the process of maintaining, designing, developing and continuously improving our equipment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:Perform continuous improvement activities to improve safety, increase productivity and reduce production cost, by development and improvement of electrical control systems.Ensure up to date backups for PLCs, HMIs, Robots and any other digital controller in the plantAssist in electrical documentation of control systems and power distributionAssist in product selection as it pertains to controls designMaintain awareness of existing and emerging technologies in PLC, Robots, instrumentation, and computer systemsProvide training and guidance to maintenance personnel related to control systemsConsider safety as top priority in design and implementation of any control systemAssist the maintenance department in the troubleshooting and repair of electrical problems as required.Work with maintenance to develop PM strategies and identify areas of improvementUpdate electrical schematics ensuring that all electrical codes are adhered toParticipation in pre-design reviews for new machineryDirect contractors and employees to implement control systems following the plant specificationsAlways adhere to all safety rulesReport any unsafe or unhealthy conditions immediately.Ensure that area of responsibility is clean, tidy and organizedAttend training as required or as assignedKnow the operating instructions for all equipment where you are assigned. Know the pre start-up inspection process, hazards, protective measures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, start & stop procedures, and equipment limitationsBe knowledgeable of any chemicals that you work with or that are in your working environment.Wear required PPE such as safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, aprons, respirators and head protection as required.Other duties as required.POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Able to configure and program of Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIsAble to set-up and debug network protocols, such as Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, etc.Able to read electrical schematicsAble to work effectively within a team environmentAble to select electrical and controls hardware and software componentsAble to manage multiple projects, and prioritize tasksHas excellent communication skills, both oral and in written.Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervisionResponds to request for service in timely mannerHas a high level of analytical and creative problem-solving skillsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The controls engineer works in a manufacturing plant environment and will be exposed to some elements such as temperature and noise. Must be flexible in hours of work in order to meet internal/external customer requirements (scheduled and non-scheduled overtime shifts, etc.). Ability to travel internationally and to work overtime may be required to meet customer expectations.EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED:Equipment: