Controls Engineer

Position: Controls Engineer
Location:
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus
Benefits: Comprehensive Insurance, Relocation, and Retirement Package
Note: Relocation assistance available.
About Us: We are seeking a talented Controls Engineer to join our team in Fort Wayne, IN. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a Controls Engineer, you will play a vital role in designing, programming, and maintaining control systems in our manufacturing facility.
Responsibilities:
Design, specify, procure, program, install, and maintain all control systems for our Fort Wayne manufacturing facility.
Ensure that control systems comply with company and site standards, including safety reviews and Management of Change. Write PLC/HMI programs for equipment installations and modifications, and support the replacement of obsolete components.
Assist in developing and executing the 5-year plan for capital improvements to control and data collection systems. Prioritize improvement projects, select equipment and contractors, oversee all activities, and authorize payments for completed work.
Support the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Industrial Automation master plan.
Collaborate with engineers to design and implement control and communication systems for all capital projects in the plant. Develop and install new safety devices to enhance operator and machine safety.
Work with the Maintenance Manager to identify control skills gaps and provide training for Maintenance Department employees.
Troubleshoot and support PLC, HMI, Machine Controls, and MES systems as necessary, ensuring 24/7 functionality.
Assist in the startup and debugging of MES and PLC/HMI changes.
Provide ongoing training and documentation for engineers and maintenance technicians.
Update existing control systems and devices to meet MES requirements. Select and install instrumentation that enables MES data collection.
Contribute to the design of databases, reports, and user interfaces to support MES user needs.
Join our team and be a key player in enhancing our manufacturing processes through innovative control system design and implementation. Your expertise will help ensure the efficiency and reliability of our facility.
Requirements
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or applicable Engineering Technology.
Experience in programming PLCs and interfacing with industrial controls.
Knowledge of control systems such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Inductive Automation, Wonderware, WinCC, and SQL Databases.
Proficiency in programming languages, including Python.
Willingness to travel as needed (approximately 10%).
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Manufacturing experience.
Project management experience.