The Controls Engineer reports to the Corrective Maintenance Group Leader and is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing plant equipment as well as taking on and overseeing special electronics projects.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Troubleshooting, repairing plant equipment, and PLC Programming
Taking on special projects pertaining to plant electronics
Assisting E-Techs
Specific Responsibilities of the Job
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant equipment involving checking voltages, changing out bad components, switching out gauges, as well as making camera and software adjustments
Program PLCs and diagnose machine faults/failures
Research and recommend machine control upgrades to address outdated controls
Document changes to electrical drawings and generate upgraded drawings
Prepare daily log reports and document/track the off shift activity to ensure proper follow up on machine problems and repairs
Assist E-Techs
Work on special projects such as machine function additions and troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment
Adding PLC relay outputs at the request of the customer
Other projects and responsibilities as specified
Your profile
Qualifications
Education/Credentials/Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Length of Experience
Minimum 1-3 years of experience troubleshooting electronic controls in a manufacturing setting
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of electronics
Understanding of schematics and program reading
Knowledgeable in a variety of machine software
Basic algebraic mathematical ability
Understanding of standard to metric conversions
Excellent oral and written language ability
Ability to follow step-by-step procedures
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Willingness to learn
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
