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LHH is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client located near Bloomington, IN. This is an opportunity to join an industry leader who is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement while also maintaining an incredible workplace environment for its employees. In this role, you will lead projects relating to PLCs, automation, robotics, HMIs, continuous improvement, and more. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $115,000-122,000 per year plus quarterly and annual bonuses and includes comprehensive benefit and insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.
***Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas***
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and resolve process operating problems and machine faults, investigate equipment failures, draft follow-up action reports, and share technical assistance with workers on the production floor
- Troubleshoot PLC-based machinery on the production floor and conduct appropriate follow up on resolutions
- Conduct root cause analysis of equipment-related issues
- Contribute to the design, improvement, and implementation of automation throughout the manufacturing facility
- Upgrade obsolete controls and programming on existing equipment
- Identify and repair system issues, sensors, and equipment
- Provide training and coaching to other engineers and staff members regarding PLCs, Ladder Logic, automation, and the implementation of new SOPs
- Program and maintain HMI at each production center/cell
- Contribute to the development of the organization’s preventative maintenance and continuous improvement strategies and implement tools and methodologies and accelerate deliverables and improve output
- Coordinate with engineering and production personnel to develop a shared vision for the completion of daily engineering tasks and then report on those activities
- Ensure that all safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed
- Handle additional duties as assigned by the Engineering Management Team
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering is required (non-negotiable)
- Minimum of 5+ years of controls and/or automation engineering experience within a manufacturing environment is required
- Must have the ability to program Allen Bradley PLCs (non-negotiable)
- Must have experience designing and implementing new automation within a manufacturing facility
- Must have experience upgrading obsolete controls and programming
- Must have experience leading training/coaching sessions regarding PLCs, Ladder Logic, automation, and/or the implementation of new SOPs
- Must possess the ability to read blueprints and have experience with design systems
- Must possess strong analytical, trouble-shooting, and problem-solving skills
- Must be a highly motivated, self-starter who is able to succeed with little supervision
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively work as part of a cross-functional team
***Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas***
If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Senior Controls Engineer position near Bloomington, IN then please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.
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