Manufacturing Controls Engineer
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Our Next Energy is hiring a Manufacturing Controls Engineer. The Manufacturing Controls Engineer designs, programs, and troubleshoots PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment. This role involves configuring HMI/SCADA systems, integrating robotics and vision systems, and leading the commissioning of new equipment. The engineer also provides technical support, optimizes control strategies, and ensures compliance with safety standards.
Key focus areas include Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment, Develop and maintain control logic using platforms such as Rockwell (Allen Bradley) and Siemens, and Configure HMI/SCADA systems for machine monitoring, diagnostics, and operator interface.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Electrical Engineering Or Mechanical Engineering Or Software Engineering Or Mechatronics Or Automation Engineering and 5+ Years Controls Engineering Experience. Important skills include Automation & Controls Development, PLC-Based Control Systems, Rockwell (Allen Bradley), Siemens, HMI / SCADA Systems, and Automated Production Data Collection. Preferred (not required): Safety PLCs.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Automation & Controls Development
Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment. Develop and maintain control logic using platforms such as Rockwell (Allen Bradley), Siemens, or similar PLC systems . Configure HMI / SCADA systems for machine monitoring, diagnostics, and operator interface. Develop and maintain automated production data collection, reporting, and diagnostic tools to support manufacturing performance. Support manufacturing execution systems (MES), production traceability, and automation interfaces between PLCs and enterprise systems. Integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize robotics, vision systems, and automated material handling equipment for high-volume production environments. Equipment Integration & Commissioning
Lead controls design, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment. Collaborate with equipment vendors and integrators during factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT). Develop controls standards and documentation for plant automation systems. Manufacturing Support
Provide technical troubleshooting support for production equipment downtime related to controls, sensors, drives, vision, PLC, robotics, and automation. Work closely with maintenance and production teams to diagnose, resolve, and improve automation system performance. Optimize control strategies to improve cycle time, reliability, and equipment uptime . Safety & Compliance
Design and validate machine safety systems including safety PLCs, interlocks, emergency stops, and safeguarding systems. Ensure equipment complies with OSHA, NFPA, and relevant machine safety standards . Support high-voltage and lithium-ion manufacturing safety requirements . Process Optimization
Analyze equipment performance data to identify automation improvements and efficiency gains . Implement process automation improvements to increase throughput and reduce scrap. Support continuous improvement initiatives and plant automation roadmaps . Lead root cause investigations for automation-related production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions. Documentation & Standards
Support, maintain, and enforce plant automation standards including programming architecture, documentation, naming conventions, and commissioning procedures Maintain detailed documentation including: PLC/HMI code change management revisions Open issues management Automation standardization Electrical schematics redlines QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering , Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering
Experience
5+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment Experience supporting automated production lines or industrial equipment Experience with PLC programming, Robotics, and industrial automation systems Technical Skills:
PLC programming Allen Bradley (Studio 5000 / RSLogix) Siemens (TIA Portal) HMI/SCADA systems Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, IO-link, Modbus, OPC) Servo systems and VFD drives Robotics integration (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, or similar) Machine vision systems (Keyence, Cognex) Electrical schematics and panel design Industrial sensors and instrumentation
Preferred Experience
EV battery, Automotive, Lithium-ion, Semiconductor, or High-tech manufacturing Dry-room or clean-room manufacturing environments High-speed automated production lines Safety PLCs and machine safety standards (ISO 13849 / NFPA) Automation troubleshooting and problem solving Systems integration and commissioning Cross-functional collaboration Continuous improvement mindset Strong technical documentation skills Ability to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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