Controls Engineer - Utica, NY at Indium Corporation

City of Utica, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

82500.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PLC Programming, HMI Programming, SCADA Programming, AutoCAD, Rockwell Automation, Cognex Vision Systems, Electrical Design, Machine Repair, Data Acquisition, Troubleshooting, Motion Control, Technical Support

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, development, and installation, for all aspects of electrical controls systems, equipment, and machinery, including supervising work performed by outside contractors. The Controls Engineer is also responsible for the installation, technical support, and training of PLC based software, data collection systems, temperature collection controllers and motion control. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES): * Ensure electrical controls are operational with minimal downtime * Assemble/disassemble production/test equipment for repairs/modifications without maintenance support * Work independently with minimum management support * Document new and modified procedures to current quality standards and format * Collaborate with operations to organize and maintain a controls spare part stocking program * Support manufacturing engineering projects with control and data acquisition systems to reduce operating expenses, and improve manufacturing yields and product quality * Identify control contractor suppliers and manage relationships including quotations, systems installation, and repair services * Train production and maintenance resources to operate installed control systems * Research new technologies and attend industry trade shows * Problem solve programming or systems problems * Develop system blueprints and store equipment operating manuals * Exercise the authority to stop any manufacturing process/facility machinery that has the potential to permit a threat to employee safety, environmental/regulatory hazard and product quality REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered * Working knowledge of PLC Programming, HMI Programming, SCADA Programming and AutoCAD; Rockwell Automation preferred * Familiarity with Cognex vision systems preferred * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Ability to trouble shoot and repair a wide variety of control systems * “Hands-on” machine repair, modifications, and electrical designing * Ability to complete a wide variety of assignments in a manufacturing environment with minimal management support * Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities SHIFT/SITE: Monday - Friday 1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm 111 Business Park Drive, Utica, NY WAGE DISCLOSURE: The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more. $62,500 - $82,500 annually Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

The Controls Engineer designs, programs, and installs electrical control systems and machinery while supervising outside contractors. They provide technical support, training, and maintenance for PLC-based software and data collection systems to improve manufacturing yields.