Controls Engineer

Summary:

Our award-winning client is a leading Automotive Tier 1 manufacturer is looking for a Corporate Project Engineer-Controls to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain equipment standards and specifications.

• Partner with our mother companies to establish best practices for equipment.

• Identify and onboard new equipment sources to enhance performance and reduce costs.

• Proactively research and assess the latest market technologies and competitor practices.

• Build and maintain the skills and expertise of the Project Engineering team.

• Collaborate with plant teams to enhance the maintenance teams' skills and expertise.

• Lead projects across facilities, from planning and funding justification to execution.

• Oversee equipment procurement and installation, involving contractors or plant personnel.

• Perform other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred. Will consider non-degreed if have significant PLC experience.

• Three of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience.

• Experience in overseeing facility construction, capital equipment procurement, and installation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• High level of technical proficiency.

• Preferred: PLC Programming experience (Allen Bradley), AutoCAD proficiency.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication of technical information.

• Proficient in managing multiple projects concurrently.

• Ability to lead cross-functional groups.

• Effective response to inquiries and complaints.

• Experience with Machine Automation in a manufacturing environment.

• Preferred: Robotic programming (FANUC), Servo drives, HMI integration.

• Automotive industry experience and PE certification is a plus.

• Travel will be required. If live close to Mt. Vernon, Kentucky-most of the work will be done in their plant in the area