Client Growth Resources, Inc
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Controls Engineer
Findlay, OH

Why Join Our Controls Engineering Team?

  • Unparalleled Expertise & Mentorship: Accelerate your career working alongside two senior Controls Engineers who offer 30 years of combined company experience and are committed to your development and success. You'll also be directly mentored by a manager with over 20 years of company tenure!

  • Innovation at Your Fingertips: Work at the forefront of manufacturing technology. We've recently invested $23 million in new, cutting-edge technology, ensuring you'll implement and manage the latest industrial automation systems in a facility that's rapidly growing and securing new business.

  • Stability and Proven Success: Join a remarkably stable team where your peers average two decades with the company. This environment offers a wealth of institutional knowledge and a rock-solid foundation for your long-term career.

  • Modern, Collaborative Workplace: Enjoy working in recently updated office spaces designed for comfort and productivity, fostering a professional environment where collaboration thrives.

  • Exceptional Compensation & Financial Start: Secure your future with a highly competitive salary and annual bonus potential. Our comprehensive, affordable benefits package starts on the first of the month after your start date, guaranteeing peace of mind from nearly day one.
 
Leading tier I automotive supplier is seeking a Controls Engineer to oversee controls in an assigned area of the plant. Daily you will be responsible for troubleshooting, capital equipment projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities will include:
 
  • Troubleshoot and upgrade equipment related to electrical issues 
  • Make PLC program improvements to reduce downtime and increase cycle times 
  • Support CapEx projects from an electrical standpoint, including adhering to timelines 
  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs
  • Complete electrical troubleshooting, including vision systems, drives, servos, HMIs, etc.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize robotic systems, including end of arm tooling 
  • Complete cost justifications on potential projects 
  • Manage multiple projects at a time
  • Upgrade PLC platforms on equipment 
  • Complete electrical troubleshooting related to wiring, vision systems, cameras, HMIs, etc. 
  • Support other areas of the plant and other engineers 
  • Additional engineering tasks as assigned
 
This is a hands-on position that requires qualified candidates to be on the manufacturing floor up to 80% of their day troubleshooting electrical issues and programming PLCs. You will be on the manufacturing floor daily communicating with the production staff and working with your team to continuously improve operations and meet production goals. This site offers the opportunity to work with cutting edge equipment and robotics. Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment, learning new processes and technologies, communicating with hourly staff to enhance production and being creative in the continuous improvement process. Our client wants a strong problem solver and a PLC expert!
 
The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision) available the first of the month after hire, short-term and long-term disability, 401K (50% up to 6%), paid holidays and vacations, tuition reimbursement, life and wellness plan and BONUS potential.

REQUIREMENTS for the Controls Engineer:
1. Minimum of an Associate’s degree with at least threes years of controls engineering experience OR a Bachelor’s degree with at least one year of controls engineering experience
2. Experience working in complex, fast-paced manufacturing environments 
3. Experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs 
4. Experience implementing process improvements (reducing scrap, increasing efficiencies, etc.)
5. Experience managing project timelines and ideally budgets 
6. Microsoft Office

Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Automotive supplier work experience
2. Robotics experience 
3. CapEx project management 
4. Formal problem-solving 
5. Mechanical hobbies and/or farming experience 
 
Reasons to work for this organization:
➡️ Medical, dental and vision – GREAT medical perks available the first of the month after start
➡️ Stable organization in the automotive industry and adding new business
➡️ Diverse business mix
➡️ Annual bonus potential 
➡️ Excellent work/life balance, with limited weekends 

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Findlay, OH area.  


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