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Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Controls Engineer to provide technical support and leadership for industrial control systems used in manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for improving system performance, reliability, and efficiency through advanced troubleshooting, automation, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Controls Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, lead technical efforts, and support operational excellence by leveraging data-driven decision-making, maintenance best practices, and strong engineering fundamentals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading automation, reliability, or capital improvement projects.
- Strong analytical skills with experience tracking KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, OEE, equipment availability, and downtime reduction.
- Knowledge of advanced problem-solving methodologies (A3, 8D, Ishikawa, Root Cause Analysis).
- Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance planning processes.
- Experience implementing predictive maintenance technologies and reliability improvement programs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in industrial controls within a manufacturing environment.
- Conversational English (required).
- Proven experience managing teams of 20–25 people.
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming (ControlLogix, MicroLogix).
- Experience programming HMIs (PanelView Plus) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
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