The Senior Controls Engineer drives business profitability by performing machine electrical control design and programming on the company’s complete offering of machine tool solutions handling intermediate to complex solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The below list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

• Apply principles of electrical engineering application to resolve technical issues with machine tool systems
• Design and debug PLC ladder logic for horizontal machining centers, vertical machining centers, and cylindrical grinders
• Prepare documentation for option kits (installation instructions, electrical CAD drawings, logic concepts, drive parameters, etc.)
• Communicate with customers to diagnose control problems and discuss custom control applications and options
• Support machinery installations with electrical and control information as needed
• Travel to customer sites to resolve control problems and issues and provide on-site commissioning of automation systems
• Manage control engineering projects from conception to final implementation
• Support training and/or coaching of internal and external customers in relation to advanced manufacturing concepts
• Partner with representatives of preferred vendors/customers to select and design appropriate auxiliary items
• Execute other administrative, support, and/or clerical tasks as assigned on an as-needed basis
• Travel Requirements: up to 50%, based on business demand
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other applicable discipline, or equivalent experience/knowledge
• 6- 8 years of experience with integration of PLC and CNC controls on machine tool systems, Fanuc Controls preferred
• 6- 8 years of experience with daily use of engineering software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)
• 6- 8 years of experience with PLC control systems, low voltage power, and associated electronics
• 6- 8 years of experience with personnel and/or project management in a technical capacity
• Intermediate/Advanced skills with the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with the JTEKT Machinery/Toyoda (or similar) product line is highly desired
• Prior experience providing mentorship to beginning/intermediate level Controls Engineers

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Work Environment: Work is performed while seated in an office environment with minimal exposure to health and safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working with computer equipment. The duties of the Controls Engineer may require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
JTEKT Machinery is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

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