Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

Join a leading manufacturer of motor vehicle parts and accessories, specializing in aluminum alloy wheels, as a Controls Engineer. This role is based in Columbus, IN and is integral to optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing product quality, and driving innovation in aluminum wheel production.

Responsibilities

• Design equipment and apparatus for handling, pretreatment, and painting of aluminum wheels.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and optimize plant layouts.
• Design, program, and oversee the installation of machines and processes.
• Build, program, or procure necessary components.
• Read and create electrical diagrams proficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
• Program and design automated equipment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in controls engineering.
• Proficiency in robot troubleshooting, including Fanuc and Universal robots.
• Ability to modify and edit PLC code (Mitsubishi, Siemens).
• Familiarity with Keyence and Cognex vision systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A 2 or 4-year engineering degree related to Automation is preferred.
• Experience in AutoCAD Electrical is advantageous.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a foundry setting, which can be warm, and a clean paint process area. The position operates on a 1st shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional overtime. The paint department consists of four process engineers. The company values its employees, providing a secure and stable work environment with only one layoff in the past 35 years. This role offers the opportunity to own automation within a large automotive manufacturer.