Controls Engineer
Core
Design, implement, and maintain electrical control systems and automation for production machinery in flooring manufacturing operations.
Role type
Controls Engineer (Industrial Automation)
Builds
Production equipment control systems, SCADA/MES integrations, and automation upgrades for flooring manufacturing lines.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Automation / Flooring
Required skills
Allen-Bradley PLC programming, Ladder Logic development, SCADA/MES system design, electrical schematic design, VFD configuration, root cause analysis, capital project leadership, AutoCAD/Solidworks
Preferred skills
Rubber process equipment knowledge, iFix/Omtron/Motion Controls experience, SAP familiarity, Hydraulic/Pneumatic system knowledge
Technologies
Allen-Bradley PLCs (PLC-5, RxLinx, RsLogix 500, Studio 5000), SCADA, MES, AutoCAD, Solidworks, VFDs
Responsibilities
Design and implement plant-wide SCADA and MES system improvements; develop and support Allen Bradley PLC based control systems; design electrical systems for new equipment including schematics and panel design; configure and train personnel on VFDs and control systems; troubleshoot machinery and plant technical issues; mentor engineers and maintenance technicians; develop business cases and write Capital Appropriation Requests with ROI calculations; negotiate with suppliers and contractors on equipment installation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
