Controls Engineer

Job DescriptionControls EngineerOFS in Sturbridge, MA has an immediate opening for a Controls Engineer. We are currently seeking candidates who want to make a difference in the world. As a Controls Engineer with OFS, you will be working to help supply our customers with the best optical fiber used around the world. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who may be in the early stages of their engineering career or for an experienced professional who is looking to continue their engineering journey and be a part of "Guiding Light for a Better Life"in our Sturbridge MA facility. As a hands-on engineer you can make a difference in the world we live in. Read on for more information about this exciting opportunity.OFS is a company with one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages that goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing, and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components for our customers' optical infrastructure, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers, and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.We are looking for a self-motivated and energetic Controls Engineer with a high level of safety awareness with strengths in process and equipment development to support our Manufacturing Engineering department in Sturbridge, MA.The successful candidate will develop, troubleshoot, and optimize our fiber production processes. They will identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, yield, and productivity and then lead them to fruition. They will lead projects, develop new manufacturing techniques and interface with R D in coordinating the release of new products.A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or five or more years applicable experience is required. Other competencies and experiences the successful candidate will have include:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are vital. Teamwork is a fundamental strength of our entire group. The successful candidate must enjoy working in diverse groups to achieve collective successes.The deployment of our team is flexible; we help our employees build a broad knowledge base and then apply our talents to any part of the business as opportunities present themselves. You must have a desire to drive and embrace change every day and be able to do so with a calm and mature demeanor.Must have a passion for troubleshooting and developing manufacturing processes. We primarily provide everyday support to the manufacturing team and then spend the rest of our time on development efforts. You must be able to empathize and help the manufacturing team at all levels.Must have a positive "can do" attitude, be willing to take ownership of a problem and make sound decisions. You should streamline your work to deliver quality results with pace.Project management skills.Knowledge of the National Electric Code, NFPA79 and UL508.Strong knowledge of Siemens PLC control systems, including HMI packages such as WinCC Flexible and TIA portal. Allen Bradley experience is a plus.Experience in designing control cabinets is required.Experience in AutoCAD, Solidworks or other CAD software is required.Diverse software skills are a plus (e.g., C, C#, SQL,VB).Data analysis skills utilizing Excel, MS Query etc. are a plus.Working at OFS means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer a competitive salary and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental and a matching 401(k) plan.Candidates interested in this opportunity, must apply on-line at ofsoptics.com/careers.Equal Opportunity Employer