Controls Engineer

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What You’ll Get to Do The Controls Engineer is focused on improving existing and commissioning new metal processing equipment and processes and reports to the Director of Engineering. This role serves as a key resource for plant-level automation and controls, with a focus on PLC programming, troubleshooting, and modernization of automation systems.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in controls engineering, process optimization, equipment reliability, and manufacturing automation.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain product quality, drive process efficiency, and support high-volume manufacturing operations.

• Program, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize Allen-Bradley PLC-based control systems and associated automation equipment.

• Assist with commissioning new equipment, integrating automation devices, and performing equipment upgrades or retrofits.

• Investigate and resolve controls-related issues impacting safety, downtime, throughput, quality, machine alarming, and equipment reliability.

• Leverage production and process data to identify improvement opportunities and develop automated reporting through Ignition.

• Support process optimization, legacy controls modernization, and capital projects aimed at improving plant performance.

What We Are Looking For

• 3-5+ years of Controls Engineering or industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.

• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and related control system components.

• Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills with the ability to support live production environments.

• Knowledge of applicable industry standards and codes including NFPA, ANSI, and ISO.

• Experience with equipment commissioning, automation upgrades, process improvements, and legacy PLC migrations is preferred.

What OBE Offers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee

• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose

• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses

• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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