Controls Engineer 2

Join our team as an experienced Controls Engineer. This role will be responsible for a variety of basic to moderately complex engineering work in programming, designing, planning and overseeing manufacture, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of electric or electronic components, equipment, systems, facilities, and machinery.

This position manages the installation and startup of new electrical systems as well as equipment upgrades. Using engineering experience, the Engineer identifies/assesses an issue, researches the root cause, presents options for repair/replace and recommends an appropriate action. All decisions and recommendations will need to be in compliance with current electrical codes, OSHA safety standards, Worthington safety and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and improve machine operations by modifying the Allen Bradley PLC programs.
• Troubleshoots critical machine breakdowns through root cause analysis.
• Manages machine control code modification, creation and documentation.
• Researches, analyzes, recommends and designs basic upgrades to machine electrical systems with current technology to improve machine reliability and efficiency.
• Oversees the startup and commissioning of basic upgrades.
• Recommends and assists in developing of basic preventative maintenance program of plant power distribution equipment.
• Instructs and mentors Engineering and Shop Floor Maintenance Technicians.
• Assists in the identification and procurement of critical electrical spare parts.
• Directs outside contractors in performing electrical projects and repairs.
• Assists in the development and writing of bid specifications for new and upgrade processes and equipment.
• Assists in the evaluation of quotations for functional/operational feasibility and code/regulatory compliance.
• Assists in the evaluation costs related to services, parts and equipment.
• Manages basic to moderately complex capital projects. Includes design, cost, personnel, equipment, functionality, regulatory/code compliance and time line management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

• Bachelor*s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of electrical/controls experience.
• High level ability to program and troubleshoot PLCs, Program Logic Controls (PLCs), HMI's and other machine control devices.