Engineer II, Controls

Job Description Position Summary Engineer II, Controls serves as the technical authority for manufacturing automation, controls systems, and equipment integration, driving reliability, performance, safety, and operational excellence across production operations. This role provides leadership in the design, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle management of automated manufacturing systems while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. As a subject matter expert (SME), the Engineer II partners across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and Engineering to identify opportunities for automation advancement, improve equipment effectiveness, reduce downtime, and support the successful execution of capital projects. This individual will lead troubleshooting efforts, drive root cause investigations, and develop sustainable controls solutions that enhance productivity, quality, and manufacturing performance. A key focus of this role is sustaining production through proactive support of critical manufacturing equipment, continuous improvement initiatives, and implementation of best-in-class automation and controls strategies. This position is 100% onsite at our Dublin, OH manufacturing facility. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Controls & Automation Leadership * Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned manufacturing equipment, automation platforms, and machine control systems. * Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause investigations to rapidly resolve equipment, controls, and process-related issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, and cost. * Develop and implement robust automation strategies that improve equipment reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to maintenance technicians, engineers, and operations personnel on automation and controls systems. Manufacturing Performance & Operational Excellence * Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), equipment uptime, process capability, scrap reduction, material utilization, and manufacturing throughput. * Identify, evaluate, and implement process automation, machine control, network infrastructure, and system enhancements that improve operational performance and reduce costs. * Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven analysis to identify opportunities and implement sustainable solutions. * Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, process optimization, and equipment lifecycle management. Controls Engineering & System Design * Design, program, modify, troubleshoot, and support: * PLC Systems (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell) * Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) * SCADA Systems * Industrial Robotics * Machine Vision Systems * Servo and AC/DC Drive Systems * Manufacturing Data Collection and Integration Systems * Develop and maintain controls documentation, including: * P&IDs * Electrical Schematics * Control Narratives * Network Architecture Drawings * I/O Documentation * Equipment Functional Specifications <