Automation Controls Engineer

Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 3 weeks ago


Lafayette, United States Wabash Full time

About the Role:

This position is responsible for design and development of systems for manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with departmental and the leadership team to determine existing automation capabilities and future opportunities, creating detailed project road maps for automation projects that support our business objectives Additionally, a Control Engineer can be responsible for increasing production efficiency by evaluating performance and proposing and implementing improvements. The position requires strong problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills.


Your Responsibilities:

  • Electrical:
  • Interprets Electrical wiring diagrams; Updates electrical wiring diagrams in AutoCAD/SolidWorks
  • Develops electrical design, schematics, and drawings in AutoCAD
  • Interprets mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements (e.g., SolidWorks)
  • Research supplier products for assembly components
  • Follows established standards for drawings and component selections
  • Helps establish new and maintain existing standards
  • Interprets/develops electrical bill of materials
  • Uses hand tools and multi-meter to safely work in an electrical panel
  • Powers up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
  • Checks quality of assemblers and technicians work and responds to inquiries during assembly
  • Works with Sales Engineers to provide input with quote preparation as required
  • Checks quality of work and responds to inquiries during project implementation
  • Understanding of basic electrical principals such as Ohm's Law and Watt's Law
  • Software:
  • Designs, develops, programs PLC code for given requirements and specifications
  • Understands internal customer requirements for GUI/communication interface, networking and creates specifications based on these requirements
  • Reviews, repairs, and redesigns legacy code
  • Troubleshoots issues with existing company installed systems
  • Writes user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed programs
  • Basic PC networking understanding
  • Understanding of Boolean Logic
  • Interprets PLC Ladder Logic
  • Troubleshoots issues with existing company installed systems
  • General Expectations:
  • Complies with the company safety procedures. Lives the company culture of integrity and professional competence.
  • Provides timely and detailed status updates
  • Quality -- Ensures standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process-driven environment
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. These are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions.
  • Other duties as assigned


Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • College Major Desired: Controls/Electrical, or related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in the automation industry
  • Proficient in Design/Drafting Tools AutoCAD and SolidWorks
  • Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
  • Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems (e.g., Allen Bradley, National Instruments, Maple Systems)
  • Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude
  • Must be a creative thinker, results-oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
  • Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Innovative problem solver
  • Continuous self-improvement
  • Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to think designs through completely
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training is a plus
  • MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
  • Familiar with Industry Standards UL and CE
  • Familiar with Vision Systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence)
  • Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.g., IAI, Yasakawa)
  • Familiar with Industrial robotic applications


Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

  • Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.
  • Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
  • Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
  • Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
  • Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash



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