ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Automation & Controls Development • Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment. • Develop and maintain control logic using platforms such as Rockwell (Allen Bradley), Siemens, or similar PLC systems. • Configure HMI / SCADA systems for machine monitoring, diagnostics, and operator interface. • Develop and maintain automated production data collection, reporting, and diagnostic tools to support manufacturing performance. • Support manufacturing execution systems (MES), production traceability, and automation interfaces between PLCs and enterprise systems. • Integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize robotics, vision systems, and automated material handling equipment for high-volume production environments. Equipment Integration & Commissioning • Lead controls design, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment. • Collaborate with equipment vendors and integrators during factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT). • Develop controls standards and documentation for plant automation systems. Manufacturing Support • Provide technical troubleshooting support for production equipment downtime related to controls, sensors, drives, vision, PLC, robotics, and automation. • Work closely with maintenance and production teams to diagnose, resolve, and improve automation system performance. • Optimize control strategies to improve cycle time, reliability, and equipment uptime. Safety & Compliance • Design and validate machine safety systems including safety PLCs, interlocks, emergency stops, and safeguarding systems. • Ensure equipment complies with OSHA, NFPA, and relevant machine safety standards. • Support high-voltage and lithium-ion manufacturing safety requirements. Process Optimization • Analyze equipment performance data to identify automation improvements and efficiency gains. • Implement process automation improvements to increase throughput and reduce scrap. • Support continuous improvement initiatives and plant automation roadmaps. • Lead root cause investigations for automation-related production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions. Documentation & Standards • Support, maintain, and enforce plant automation standards including programming architecture, documentation, naming conventions, and commissioning procedures • Maintain detailed documentation including: • PLC/HMI code change management revisions • Open issues management • Automation standardization • Electrical schematics redlines QUALIFICATIONS: Education • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering Experience • 5+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment • Experience supporting automated production lines or industrial equipment • Experience with PLC programming, Robotics, and industrial automation systems Technical Skills: • PLC programming • Allen Bradley (Studio 5000 / RSLogix) • Siemens (TIA Portal) • HMI/SCADA systems • Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, IO-link, Modbus, OPC) • Servo systems and VFD drives • Robotics integration (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, or similar) • Machine vision systems (Keyence, Cognex) • Electrical schematics and panel design • Industrial sensors and instrumentation Preferred Experience • EV battery, Automotive, Lithium-ion, Semiconductor, or High-tech manufacturing • Dry-room or clean-room manufacturing environments • High-speed automated production lines • Safety PLCs and machine safety standards (ISO 13849 / NFPA) • Automation troubleshooting and problem solving • Systems integration and commissioning • Cross-functional collaboration • Continuous improvement mindset • Strong technical documentation skills • Ability to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment