Controls & IoT Engineer

2 weeks ago

Columbus, United States Toyota Material Handling Full time
Job Title

Controls & IoT Engineer
Location

TMH - Columbus IN
Job Description

Production Engineering - Controls & IoT Engineer

TMH Production Engineering prepares new manufacturing processes and supports production activities by continuously improving safety, quality, and productivity and reducing downtime and environmental impact. Strategic tasks for Production Engineering include the introduction of new automation to maintain productivity in an increasingly competitive labor market, the increase of production capacity to meet sales forecasts, and the improvement of material flow within the plant to reduce lead time and improve safety. Production Engineering has experienced significant growth to support our strategic objectives and increase our level of process ownership and support. We are currently seeking new qualified full-time members for our team to support our aggressive goals. Our manufacturing facility includes processes for laser cutting, saw cutting, CNC machining, press brake and hydraulic press forming, manual and robotic MIG welding, resistance welding, powder coating, painting, assembly, inspection, and material handling, as well as hydraulic cylinder and hose manufacturing.

Our Customers
  1. The TMH Manufacturing Department. Our manufacturing associates are fulfilling the core function of our company, and they are our primary customers. We serve them in various ways, from day-to-day support on minor issues to new process development, safety improvements, equipment upgrades, and hundreds of minor process improvements per year.
  1. The TMH Production Engineering Department. The controls and systems engineers are typically not the "process owners" within the production engineering group. As such, our fellow engineers are our customers as we provide controls and system support on projects throughout the department.
  1. Our fellow TMH associates. We provide technical expertise for TMH as a whole, not only Production Engineering or Manufacturing. We have the flexibility and responsibility to fulfill our company mission of "Helping People Carry the Load" by providing support wherever needed.


Responsibilities:
  1. Operations Support: Support daily production activities, including Maintenance Technicians, by improving issues related to industrial controls on manually controlled equipment, automated processes, and robotics. Respond to emergency production issues as they arise when technical support is needed.
  1. Systems and Data Utilization Improvement: Play a key role in standardizing and improving the generation, communication, and utilization of process and equipment data to improve company KPIs.
  1. IT Interface: Act as liaison and technical resource, helping to support coordination and alignment of the activities of all groups as they relate to systems architecture and data collection and utilization in the company.
  1. Project Support: Support capital investment projects that the Production Engineer process owners are leading. Ensure precise control specifications and approved electrical drawings meet company standards. Support equipment run-off, debugging, and adjustment before and during mass production implementation.

General Requirements:
  • Strong technical experience and troubleshooting capability, and willingness to work hands-on
  • Commitment, resourcefulness, ambition, and the ability to aggregate & balance multiple projects
  • Ability to work professionally with all levels of the organization
  • 4-year degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (mechanical/industrial/electrical)


Job Specific Skills/Experience

A successful Controls Engineer must have:
  • Experience with industrial control system design and troubleshooting (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and Servos).
  • An understanding of industrial networks, including shop floor equipment, production servers, and office workstations.
  • Experience writing and modifying PLC ladder logic and structured text programs.
  • Experience developing and working in VB Script and SQL.
  • A desire to pursue new technology as it becomes available from equipment suppliers.
  • The willingness and ability to work hands-on to repair or improve equipment.
  • A sense of urgency to quickly implement countermeasures to production issues.
  • The capability to prepare concise project justifications and requests for capital investment.


A successful Controls Engineer should have (must be interested in actively pursuing):
  • Experience in the following programming languages/methods (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, Python, VB / VBA)
  • Experience in one or more of the following technologies (Angular, Azure, MQTT, MT Connect)
  • Experience in one or more of the following data sources (MS SQL Server, IBM DB2, SAP)
  • Experience with the use of InduSoft, Ignition, WonderWare, or other similar SCADA systems for communication, data manipulation, and data logging.
  • A working understanding of applicable ANSI, NFPA, and OSHA standards and the capability to select equipment components and implement safe control systems.
  • Experience with Omron controls systems.


Related Information:
  • This position reports to the Controls Production Engineering Manager and will work with a team of experienced controls engineers in multiple processes in the plant.

Examples of work:

Preparing an Andon system for a production line: Prepare the specification, obtain quotes, prepare the approval documents, and seek approval for the project. Complete the procurement of a control panel, radio remote pushbuttons, wired inputs, and LCD monitors. Procure the contractor work, including the physical installation of the monitors, the electrical connections, and network connection. Prepare the PLC program, connect the PLC to the Indusoft service running on the server. Map the memory locations and prepare the visualization to be displayed on the monitors in Indusoft. Follow-through to successful implementation.

Implement a production history visualization: Investigate the identified request and clarify the desired outcome of the project. Evaluate any hardware changes or additions necessary to complete the project. Estimate/quote the cost of purchased components, prepare the approval documents and obtain approval for the project. Procure the required hardware, contractor work and coordinate the installation of the hardware/wiring. Integrate the new hardware within the PLC program and make any other necessary changes within the machine control PLC and HMI systems. Prepare SQL database tables for storing the necessary data, make appropriate SQL user and role security settings, and write stored procedures to extract the data in a format usable for display. Complete communication and scripting setup to store the data from the PLC at appropriate intervals using Ignition, Kepware, or other middleware systems. Prepare appropriate front-end and back-end logic to retrieve and display the data in a way that solves the initial problem or achieves desired improvement.

Prepare standards documents: Investigate available options in the marketplace related to a given product or technology. Evaluate potential use cases for said product or technology in the company and summarize benefits, drawbacks, and risks of the various options. Review with effected groups to achieve consensus and buy-in. Prepare a company standard addressing which products, models, technologies, options, etc. will be used, how they will be selected, how they will be applied, and how exceptions will be handled.

Alternate Locations

FLSA

Exempt

  • Controls & IoT Engineer

    1 month ago

    Columbus, United States Toyota Material Handling Full time

    Production Engineering - Controls & IoT Engineer Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. TMH Production Engineering prepares new manufacturing processes and supports production activities by continuously improving safety, quality, and productivity and reducing downtime and...

  • Control Engineer

    4 days ago

    Columbus, United States Kyyba Full time

    Job description: We are looking for a motivated and experienced Controls Engineer to join our team! As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, specification, development and implementation of controls systems for various devices. Duties and responsibilities: · Performing and documenting control system testing · Reviewing reports...

  • Controls Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Columbus, United States Insight Global Full time

    This role will be supporting the Manufacturing Engineering team responsible for optimizing the production of high-quality engines for the heavy-duty truck market. A Controls Engineer will be supporting electrical and automation control systems development, implementation, and troubleshooting in Assembly/Machinery. They will also design and implement controls...

  • Controls Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Columbus, United States GEE Group Full time

    GEE Group has partnered with a leading manufacturing facility in its search for a Controls Engineer. As a Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of custom control solutions for their clients. Leveraging your expertise in electrical engineering and proficiency in SolidWorks 3D, you will design bespoke enclosures...

  • Controls Engineer

    1 month ago

    Columbus, United States GEE Group Inc Full time

    GEE Group has partnered with a leading manufacturing facility in its search for a Controls Engineer. As a Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of custom control solutions for their clients. Leveraging your expertise in electrical engineering and proficiency in SolidWorks 3D, you will design bespoke enclosures...

  • Controls Engineer

    1 week ago

    Columbus, United States GEE Group Full time

    GEE Group has partnered with a leading manufacturing facility in its search for a Controls Engineer. As a Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of custom control solutions for their clients. Leveraging your expertise in electrical engineering and proficiency in SolidWorks 3D, you will design bespoke enclosures...

  • Control Engineer

    6 days ago

    Columbus, Ohio, United States tapwage Full time

    Position Summary:Peerless is looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team in Sidney, Ohio. As a Controls Engineer you will be responsible for providing electrical controls planning, development (including programming), direction, review, coordination and functional operations for industrial bakery equipment systems, control systems, and control panel...

  • Controls Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Columbus, United States Omni One Full time

    Controls Engineer - Entry Level Columbus, OH $65,000 to $75,000 Job ID 27562Perks: Excellent Benefits Bonus Long-term growth  This company has experienced several decades of success. They have consistently grown, expanded, improved, and adapted. The company has a great reputation for how they treat their employees by providing career opportunities,...

  • Controls Engineer

    6 days ago

    Columbus, United States Camaco Full time

    To support, improve, develop, research and test electrical components, equipment, and systems on the plant floor in order to meet production needs. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Provide daily support to plant operations supporting Corporate...

  • Controls Engineer

    6 days ago

    Columbus, United States Camaco Full time

    To support, improve, develop, research and test electrical components, equipment, and systems on the plant floor in order to meet production needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide daily support to plant operations supporting...

  • Controls Engineer

    3 days ago

    Columbus, United States Hathaway Partners Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionA growing manufacturing company is looking for a good Controls Engineer. A good candidate will know PLC programming, HMI, Motors, variable frequency drives, robotics, servo controls  etc.  

  • Controls Engineer

    5 days ago

    Columbus, United States Camaco, LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTo support, improve, develop, research and test electrical components, equipment, and systems on the plant floor in order to meet production needs. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Provide daily support to plant...

  • Process Control Engineer

    1 month ago

    Columbus, United States Automation Technical Resources Full time

    A long-term contract opportunity for a Process Control Engineer with Infi90 DCS experience is available outside of the Columbus, OH area. This contract need is a 1+ year duration to provide senior level support of their Infi90 DCS Systems along with PLCs. Process Control Engineer must be very experienced working with the software and hardware. The process...

  • CNC Controls Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Columbus, United States Rule 5 Hire Full time

    Our client is looking to add a CNC Controls Engineer to thier growing team. This individual will specialize in CNC control systems and will complete projects for their customer base. ** Responsibilities ** Write complex CNC and PLC programs for machine tools Design and layout of new electrical and CNC control systems for retrofit and remanufacture of machine...

  • Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

    5 days ago

    Columbus, United States Hire Military Talent Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionInstrumentation and Controls Engineer  Summary: Join our team as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, where you'll spearhead the development, implementation, and troubleshooting of control systems for water treatment equipment.Responsibilities:Utilize design documents to commission and troubleshoot control...

  • Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

    5 days ago

    Columbus, United States Hire Military Talent Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionInstrumentation and Controls Engineer  Summary: Join our team as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, where you'll spearhead the development, implementation, and troubleshooting of control systems for water treatment equipment.Responsibilities:Utilize design documents to commission and troubleshoot control...

  • Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

    4 days ago

    Columbus, United States Hire Military Talent Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionInstrumentation and Controls Engineer  Summary: Join our team as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, where you'll spearhead the development, implementation, and troubleshooting of control systems for water treatment equipment.Responsibilities:Utilize design documents to commission and troubleshoot control...

  • Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

    10 hours ago

    Columbus, United States Hire Military Talent Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionInstrumentation and Controls Engineer  Summary: Join our team as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, where you'll spearhead the development, implementation, and troubleshooting of control systems for water treatment equipment.Responsibilities:Utilize design documents to commission and troubleshoot control...

  • Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

    6 days ago

    Columbus, United States Stantec Full time

    Many of the world's top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community's interaction with water a bit differently-as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is...

  • Controls Engineer

    6 days ago

    Columbus, United States Fives Full time

    Fives Group is seeking a Controls Engineer About Fives Group: Fives Group, headquartered in Paris, France, is an industrial engineering group founded in 1812 that designs and supplies machines, process equipment and production lines for the world's largest industrial groups including the aluminum, steel, tube and pipe, glass, automotive, aerospace,...