Job Description

Description

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Automation Controls Engineer’ to support Electrical/Controls design, quoting, implementation, and validation equipment/systems necessary to efficient manufacturing. The Controls Engineer is always looking for ways to improve processes and fix issues. This can be done effectively through continuous improvement, new processes, and implementing proper systems.

Responsibilities Include -

• Effectively analyzing existing systems to evaluate improvement and recommend solutions.
• Develop, measures and lead quarterly targets for continuous improvement automation costs savings projects at each RPS location.
• Lead data integrity methodologies for automated systems.
• Standardize and maintain current engineering processes, procedures, practices, equipment standards and create preferred vendor list.
• Understanding  of industry trends, direction and standards that guide new technology offerings, and uses technology and market intelligence to provide  strategic recommendations on initiatives to achieve business technology objectives.
• Understanding of sensors, robotics, complex mechanical designs and various controls for automated systems
• Ability to design electrical control systems for automated equipment.
• Assist in developing RPS automation bench strength in product, process, manufacturing engineering and other technical functions.
• Work closely with advanced engineering and sales engineers to assure proper quoting of customer and RPS equipment/automation and ensure a smooth hand off on new products and processes.
• Perform special assignments as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ of Science in Engineering or related field preferred, or 7 years’ experience in a related field, or a combination of both. 
• Strong knowledge of PLC's
• The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and/or Electrical Engineering Technology
• MUST HAVE experience diagnosing and repairing electrical issues in an industrial environment
• Understand how programming methods, such as PLC and HMI, operate
• Strong understanding of how to read blueprints
• Strong understanding of standard operating procedures, engineering documentation, and electrical diagrams
• Strong Electrical Knowledge (HMI, PLC, High Voltage, Low Voltage, Machine Controls)
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

Ability to travel 50%-60% of the time.