Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer has expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for themselves and others and to serve as a leader and mentor to Automation Technicians and Maintenance Technicians. This role has the ability to effect short term and some long-term business goals and is an integral part of our plant.

Responsibility

• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial automation systems, including but not limited to Siemens and AB PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems (plc messaging, middle-ware, and SQL), vision / barcode system and Fanuc Robotic applications.
• Modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Maintain and troubleshoot various types of automation instrumentation and devices such as servo drives, variable frequency drives, barcode readers and I / O. Develops manufacturing control systems by studying product requirements : researching, designing, testing / validating and implementing projects of varying scale and scope.
• Troubleshoot various media and communications issues on Ethernet / IP, DevicNet, ProfiNet and other communication protocols.
• Help coordinate and implement automation changes for manufacturing on new products.
• Collaborate with maintenance personnel to troubleshoot equipment, identify root cause, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to maintenance, manufacturing engineering, and production personnel as required.
• Design and development of control systems for process, utilities, and safety related equipment.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Maintains product and process data by writing computer programs, entering data.
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Adhere to IATF / TS16949 and applicable customer standards.

Academic / Educational Requirements

Required Skills / Experience

What Linamar Has to Offer

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools, you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Job Info

490 Ferncliff Park Drive, Fletcher, NC, 28732, US

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