Title: Design Controls Engineer
Pay: $68,000 - $115,000 depends on experience
Location: South Gate, CA 90280
Length: direct hire
Hours: 7:00am-4:00pm
100% on-site
3 must haves:
Must have BA/BS and at least 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be familiar with Microsoft Suite, CAD software, NC Programming, Lean Six Sigma and have destructive and non-destructive lab experience
Must be able to pass client onboarding process
Position Summary
The Controls Engineer continually investigates materials, methods and mechanisms for new development or improvements of equipment, fabrication and testing processes.
The Controls Engineer is responsible for eliminating waste in the manufacturing process, applying innovative systems to improve company workflows, setting criteria for quality and speed, then consistently measuring manufacturing behaviors and evaluating their success.
They adjust production lines and integrate new technology to improve the supply and production chain.
The Controls Engineer trains factory staff on how to properly incorporate new technology and methods into current production standards.
They ensure manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture are capable of meeting and continuing to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead-time.
Required Skills
Design and troubleshoot process control systems.
Engineer, design and test electrical, instrumentation and automation systems associated with industrial manufacturing plants.
PLC/HMI hardware/software design, programming, and troubleshooting.
Develop and engineer electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and PLC logic.
Design and implement process network infrastructure (Ethernet, Device Net, Control Net, etc.).
Specify and procure controls hardware and field instrumentation.
A strong technical aptitude along with the ability to work independently, yet interact closely with other departments, customers, and vendors.
Ability to analyze production data and develop solutions.
Effective verbal, written and computer skills required as well as mathematical, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
Effective use of PC applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Power Point.