Controls Engineer

Job Description

Controls Engineer

Roanoke, VA

About the Company

This is a 100-year-old "Values Based" family owned company with an exceptional Corporate Culture. It has been the Recipient of "America's Business Ethics Award", never having a layoff in its 100-year history. Additionally, this company has been recognized by Industry Trade Organization as "Best in Quality" by their dealers and distributors. Associate Safety and Engagement is top priority. This facility currently holds VOSHA #1 Rated Virginia VPP Star Accreditation for workplace safety. In addition to a great team and professional challenges, the company offers an elite benefits package including 2 Comprehensive Group Health Plans, HSA Match, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Critical Care, STD, LTD, Accident, PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness and Tuition Reimbursement. This facility is climate-controlled with over 8 acres of manufacturing capacity.

Your Responsibility

In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance and improvement of automated control systems in a large manufacturing facility. You will troubleshoot and support development for electrical and mechanical systems. Additionally, you will be part of a dynamic leadership team that develops strategic initiatives to reduce costs, improve throughput, enhance product quality, and increase reliability using lean principles. The leadership team values honesty, enthusiasm, creativity, imagination, a commitment to winning, and associate engagement.

What We Are Seeking

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or AS degree with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong teamwork skills, exceptional character, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all corporate levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Thorough understanding of AC and DC fundamentals, low voltage power supplies, and monitoring three-phase power. Basic knowledge of servo open and closed loop systems, variable frequency drives, and parameter setup working with Servo, Stepper, Induction, Spindle, and Brushed Motors.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC and Operator Interface Programming.

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