Controls Engineer

SUMMARY Provide operational expertise and hands-on troubleshooting in programming, electrical systems, equipment, operational technology, software management, and controls to support safe, reliable, and efficient production in a 24/7 hybrid manufacturing environment. The Controls Engineer directly interfaces with production equipment, creates and manages PLC programs, diagnoses controls-related problems, and implements practical, sustainable solutions. The role also supports equipment optimization, technology integration, and maintenance team development. # ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. ## Controls Engineering and PLC Programming - Create, develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs for new and existing equipment. - Manage PLC backups, version control, documentation, revisions, and recovery procedures. - Troubleshoot PLC logic, I/O, control circuits, industrial networks, and automation systems. - Configure and troubleshoot HMI applications, robotics, VFDs, and other automation technologies. - Maintain electrical drawings, program documentation, and configuration records. ## Hands-On Equipment Troubleshooting and Problem Solving - Directly interface with production equipment to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize production systems and platforms. - Use systematic troubleshooting, electrical drawings, diagnostic software, test equipment, and hands-on investigation. - Support root causes analysis of failures and helps implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence. - Troubleshoot production equipment of various levels of sophistication including process and discrete control systems. - Perform installation and maintenance work with skilled trade and technical personnel as required. ## Reliability, Optimization, and Projects - Coordinate controls-related preventive maintenance, repairs, and optimization with Maintenance and Operations. - Improve reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize processes using equipment history and downtime data. - Evaluate equipment and recommend controls upgrades, modernization, and automation improvements. - Monitor and evaluate industry trends and changes regarding emerging technologies and obsolescence of current equipment. - Support equipment design, installation, integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting. - Support startups, commissioning, testing, and performance verification of new equipment. - Coordinate controls projects with contractors and vendors. ## Collaboration, Training, and Documentation - Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and IT on equipment and operational technology integration. - Coach technical team members in PLC troubleshooting, electrical systems, and automation. - Document troubleshooting, program changes, equipment history, and work in the CMMS. ## Safety and Compliance - Follow company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and electrical safety practices. - Maintain an awareness of and support adherence with appropriate OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and ISA best practices and standards. # QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Associate's degree or higher in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of hands-on industrial controls experience, technical training, and demo