Controls Engineer Job Goshen area,Indiana USA,Manufacturing / Production

Overview

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing, and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award‑winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Who We Are

Who We Are:

Why We Are Different

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What

You Will Get

A unique, inclusive, and supportive company culture.
Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, vacation, and more!
Fair and competitive compensation.
Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary / Objective

The Controls Engineer will review the beam line for issues during operation and design/implement improvements to eliminate the issues. Many of these issues will be relatively minor and some will be substantial. All improvements will have a measurable effect on the Overall Equipment Effectiveness of the line.

Duties and Responsibilities

Become familiar with the operation of the entire line, all 11 OPs.

Use data and observation to note and prioritize potential improvements.

Identify improvement ideas.

Review ideas with team and solicit feedback.

Refine ideas and select best approach.

Finalize program for modification.

Implement on the line.

Verify effectiveness of improvements.

Working Conditions

Primarily working indoors, office environment and manufacturing shop floor.

May sit for several hours at a time.

Prolonged exposure to computer screens.

Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

Interaction/work on production floor hardware and HMI devices.

Qualifications

High School/GED required.

Controls Technology degree desired.

Controls Engineering degree desired.

5+ years of directly applicable controls experience may replace the degree requirements.

Essential Functions

PLC programming and troubleshooting

Allen Bradley – primary
Siemens – secondary
Omron – secondary

Data analysis

Competencies

Communication proficiency
Organizational skills
Initiative
Team player
Decision making
Controls aptitude
Hands‑on with manufacturing equipment
MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel)
PLC programming
Familiarity with Fanuc robot controls desirable

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member will be required to talk and hear. This position may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The Team Member may have to lift and/or move items over 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position

Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time salary position, and hours/days of work are decided by production schedules and your reporting manager.

Travel

Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day.

Preferred

Education and Experience

Prefer BS‑Engineering with solid (5+ years) manufacturing experience.

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