Controls​/Automation Engineer

Job Title: Controls/Automations Engineer

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Position Summary

Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, the Controls/Automations Engineer is responsible for the design, build and implementation of automated manufacturing systems. Working within a team that has responsibility of manufacturing equipment reliability and process support. The Controls/Automations Engineer is also responsible for continuous improvement of current production machines, process data collection, assistance with manufacturing process improvement, maintenance training and training material creation for troubleshooting.

• Safety:
  Embrace the values of the EnPro/STEMCO safety pledge in each of the below responsibilities. Participate in the organization’s safety culture and aim to continuously improve safety within all aspects of your work.
• Respect:
  Foster a work environment that promotes mutual respect of all colleagues and creates an environment focused on a dual-bottom line.
• Excellence:
  Promote the STEMCO / Enpro Culture by exhibiting the five principles of exemplary leadership:
  Modeling the Way, Inspiring a Shared Vision, Enabling Others to Act, Challenging the Process, and Encouraging the Heart.
• Establish machine programming requirements for functionality, performance & reliability that address customer’s wants & needs
• Establish design goals to satisfy identified design targets
• Perform appropriate design analysis & testing requirements, prepare & maintain troubleshooting documentation
• Establish & track program goals to ensure adequate planning/scheduling of manpower & resources
• Report progress of program goals, communicating risks, opportunities & status of design project against established milestones.
• Work with manufacturing and engineering to resolve machine downtime, training and continuous improvements.

Minimum Education (or Equivalent)
X Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree PHD Technical Certificate or Trade School Degree

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5 years minimum previous Industrial Manufacturing experience
• 2 years Project Management Experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills including both verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to develop specifications, proposals, and present them effectively within the organization.
• Able to work dynamically in a cross-functional environment
• Working knowledge of process control systems and their applications
• Proficient in programming PLC’s (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and familiarity with VFDs, Stepper/Servo Drives/Motors Proficient in coding (preferably Visual Basic, Python)
• Competent skills with PC’s, networking, device communications (Device Net, ethernet IP) and database design
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Solid Works (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Ignition is desirable
• Knowledge of vision systems (Keyence, Cognex) and robotics (Fanuc, Siemens, collaborative robots) is a plus
• Strong capabilities with Microsoft Office 365 software