The Controls Engineer will be responsible for updating and modernizing legacy converting machinery (winders, bag machines, bag separators) for the flexible film industry. This person will have a strong hands-on mentality and the ability to work independently while wearing multiple hats in a small business environment.
This is a small, fast-moving company where your work is highly visible, and your impact is immediate. The right person will have a clear path to grow into a management position or expand into a larger leadership role as the company scales.
Required Experience
- 5+ years of experience as a Controls Engineer (or similar) in a manufacturing and/or OEM environment
- 5+ years of experience programming Allen Bradley PLCs.
- 2+ years of experience with RSLogix / Studio 5000
- 2+ years of experience with ladder logic and/or structured text
- 2+ years of experience with servos and motion controllers
- 2+ years of experience designing control panels
- Ability to operate interfaces, design controls, write technical control write-ups for automation projects, and train customers
- Hands on mentality and willing to wear multiple hats
- Strong communications skills (Client facing position)
- Proven ability to take conceptual designs and independantly identify required components, assemble them, and integrate complete systems that deliver the intended operational outcome.
Desired Experience
- Experience updating and modernizing legacy systems
- Experience with Bosch Rexroth, ABB, Siemens, or EXOR family of PLCs
- BS in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
- Experience in Blown Film, Web Handling, Converting, Packaging, or Printing Industries
- Experience with vision and safety systems
- Experience with industrial network protocols (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNET, ControlNET)
- Project Management experience
- Experience with an Integrator or Automated Machinery/Equipment OEM
- Experience with capital projects and automation equipment commissioning