Senior Controls & Process Engineer

Job Description:

Senior Controls and Process Engineer

Position Summary

The senior controls and process engineer is responsible for leading engineering efforts to troubleshoot and optimize existing automated equipment, research & recommend new manufacturing equipment, and provide technical support to production. The senior controls and process engineer will also work closely with other functions within operations, R&D, quality, and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor and control all phases of new equipment development from design approval through implementation, validation, and release to production

Analyze manufacturing data, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with other departments

Troubleshoot, optimize, and expand robotics, motion control, and vision system implementation

Determining the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications

Support PFMEA management for all manufacturing processes

Managing the transition of new product development deployment to production

Responsible for ensuring optimum design for manufacturability and test early in the new product development introduction process

Identify opportunities for process improvement throughout the facility and lead or support existing process improvement initiatives

Monitor and report project progress to stakeholders and management

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering

5-10 years' experience in controls and automation

CAD proficiency (Autodesk Inventor preferred)

Competencies

Experience with ladder logic and PLC controls (Allen Bradley preferred)

Ability to read and understand electrical schematics

Experience with analog and digital signal processing, sensor technology, pneumatics, and vision system setup and implementation

History of hands-on technical proficiency

Experience in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, & PowerPoint

Must be well organized with the ability to multi-task

Should have strong problem-solving / analytical skills, as well as strategic thinking skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.