Controls and Systems Engineer

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Controls and Systems Engineer. This is an onsite role at our Greenville, OH location.

The Controls and Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of label printing and scanningsystems and controls used to automate industrial machinery and processes. This role is essential for ensuring that operations run safely, efficiently, and reliably, driving continuous improvement in productivity and product quality.

• Work closely with a team of engineers and technicians with responsibility for automation projects, both new installations and retrofits, that improve safety, quality, production, and reduce cost in the manufacturing plant.
• Develop comprehensive maintenance and reliability strategy to sustain performance of automation systems as they scale
• Utilize excellent project management, communication, and documentation skills to institutionalize critical processes and support knowledge, ensuring sustainability of improvements.
• Design, program, test, and commission Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens).
• Develop electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and network architectures using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical) in compliance with safety standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA, UL).
• Develop and implement control strategies and algorithms, including PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) loops and motion control, to optimize system performance.
• Oversee the installation, startup, and commissioning of new automated equipment and control systems on the plant floor.
• Perform root cause analysis and provide rapid technical support to diagnose and resolve issues with existing control systems, minimizing production downtime.
• Identify and execute system upgrades and modifications to improve efficiency, reduce cycle time, and enhance equipment reliability.
• Create and maintain detailed control system documentation, including functional specifications, control narratives, electrical drawings, and operator training manuals.
• Ensure all control systems adhere to relevant internal, industry, and safety standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA 79, ISO).

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or Automation Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in controls systems engineering
• 5+ years of experience in PLC programming (e.g., Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram)
• 5+ years of experience with HMI/SCADA development and industrial networking protocols (e.g., Ether Net/IP, Profinet, Modbus)
• 5+ years of experience with label printing systems and associated network infrastructure/software

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