CONTROLS ENGINEER

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We have an excellent opportunity for a Controls Engineer with developing and programming skills. The role involves a mix of hands-on control systems programming, team projects, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and performance. We seek individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are always ready to face challenges. Our company values quality, integrity, and trustworthiness, and we have built our success by hiring people who share these values. We believe that you are one of them!

American Aluminum Extrusion is a 22-year-old company providing quality aluminum and fabricated extrusions to the most demanding fabricated product markets. We have ambitious growth plans for the next five years.

Position Summary:

The Controls Engineer supports and develops new and existing control systems in our various production processes. The Engineer executes moderately complex engineering projects and performs project engineering support and project work from design to implementation by AAE policies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Troubleshot and repaired PLCs, Servos, and machine controls, including writing code.
• Run backup PLC programs from a server to reload and reboot PLC programs as needed.
• Design HMI
• Develop electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Maintain documentation for existing equipment, control, and systems installations.
• Diagnose the causes of electrical or control malfunctions, equipment failure, and replacement of defective components.

Experience:

• Education equivalent to a BSEE or five years of hands-on experience
• Strong electrical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and repair control systems.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills in machine control
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail with problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits:

• Market competitive compensation based on skill and experience.
• 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match
• Affordable health care, dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account including Employer Seed Money to offset Annual Deductible if you elect the High Deductible Health Plan
• Company-paid Life and short-term disability benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Great growth opportunities.

American Aluminum Extrusion Company is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. AAE will only employ those legally authorized to work in this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completing a background investigation and drug screening.

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