Control Engineer

POSITION PURPOSE:To develop, modify and troubleshoot machine PLC controls and processes to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and reliability. Work with various phases of automated control projects such as design, estimating, soliciting quotes, negotiating contracts, developing schedules and budgets, implementing, modifying, and troubleshooting.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to travel for training assignments to overseas facilities or corporate headquarters.Otherwise - limited domestic travel for educational, technical, or business-related opportunities.Responsibilities:Design electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic machine controls to increase productivity and qualityTroubleshoot machine controls and processes to improve efficiency and qualityEstimate and control projects, schedules and cost to insure timely installation and cost effectivenessTrain production and maintenance personnelDevelop schedules and budgets and create relationships with vendors to meet the scheduleAnalyze data and develop design and operational changesPrepare complete documentation files to include as built drawings and operational manualsAssist maintenance, production, quality assurance with traceability.Coordinate with development department with tire design and compound developmentMaintain working relationship with MIS to keep machine uptimeLearn Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi PLC platformsQualifications:Analytical thinkingProblems solving abilityTechnical expertiseGood oral and written communicationsAbility to work in cross-functional problem-solving teamsExposure through COOP, internship, or other opportunities in industrial /manufacturing environments with automation equipment, traceability and control. Also experience with machine-to-machine interface and host PLC. Networking knowledge beneficial.HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMABACHELOR'S DEGREE - B. S. in ME, EE, or other technically related fields preferred.Able to spend time walking the production areas, talking with operators and maintenance associates, canclimb 3 floors of stairs, able to climb ladders. Use small hand tools and meters for performingevaluations, calibrations, and troubleshooting.

Created: 2026-02-27