Controls Engineer in Van Wert

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SUMMARY:

We are looking for a seasoned Controls Engineer ready to lead cutting-edge automation projects from concept to completion. You will collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers, machine assembly experts, and customers to deliver high-performance automation solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Controls Engineer, you will be at the heart of our automation projects, responsible for designing control systems, developing code, and ensuring seamless integration and customer satisfaction. Your role will include:

• Programming PLCs from scratch and developing robust, scalable control logic
• Leading automation projects - large & small - both in-house and at customer sites
• Designing system architecture, including electrical schematics and network layouts
• Specifying and programming data collection systems that interface with PLCs/PACs
• Integrating controls architecture with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Collaborating with robotic systems and integrating them into automation workflows
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Supporting the Applications team with accurate quoting and project estimates
• Traveling with equipment for on-site installation, commissioning, and customer training
• Ensuring successful machine runoff and acceptance at both our facility and the customers location

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in controls engineering
• A related technical degree or equivalent professional experience
• Proven ability to program PLCs from the ground up
• Experience working with robotic systems
• Material handling experience is a strong plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Excellent communication skills and customer-facing experience

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