Automation Engineer

4 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States LHH Full time
Job Title: Controls Engineer

LHH is seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to join our team in a manufacturing facility located south of Indianapolis, IN. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading industry player who values operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and resolve process operating problems and machine faults, investigate equipment failures, and share technical assistance with production floor workers.
  • Troubleshoot PLC-based machinery on the production floor and conduct follow-up on resolutions.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of equipment-related issues and contribute to the design, improvement, and implementation of automation throughout the facility.
  • Upgrade obsolete controls and programming on existing equipment, identify and repair system issues, sensors, and equipment, and program and maintain HMI at each production center/cell.
  • Contribute to the development of the organization's preventative maintenance and continuous improvement strategies, implement tools and methodologies, and accelerate deliverables and improve output.
  • Coordinate with engineering and production personnel to develop a shared vision for daily engineering tasks and report on those activities.
  • Ensure that all safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of controls and/or automation engineering experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Ability to troubleshoot using Allen Bradley PLCs is essential.
  • Experience with Ladder Logic and leading or assisting with automation projects within a manufacturing facility is required.
  • Ideal candidates will have experience upgrading obsolete controls and programming.
  • Strong analytical, trouble-shooting, and problem-solving skills are necessary.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively work as part of a cross-functional team, are required.

LHH is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


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