Senior Controls Engineer

The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical control systems in the MARSHALLTOWN production facility. They manage the electrical and programming tasks of automation projects to conform with safety and quality standards as well as product specifications. A successful candidate would be someone who works well in cross-functional teams, is a hands-on problem solver, and can apply their industry experience to MARSHALLTOWN projects. MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards packages to include competitive wages, matching 401k retirement plans, dental, Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans with employer HSAcontributions, immediate vacation eligibility, just to name a few! Responsibilities Specify, source, and test electrical components for use in automation systems. This will include PLCs and add-on cards, robotic systems, motor drives, sensors, networking equipment, etc. Prepare detailed electrical drawings to facilitate fabrication. Program PLCs with logic that is robust, organized, and well documented. Design user-friendly HMI programs that provide the necessary information to facilitate the operators using them. Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to diagnose hardware malfunctions and software issues. Support and continuously improve existing automated systems. Qualifications Bachelors degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from accredited university. 5+ years of progressive automation engineering and robotics experience in a manufactured products environment. Extensive experience with electrical drawing software such as AutoCAD Electrical to create electrical drawings. Extensive experience programming PLCs and HMIs including initial program creation (Allen Bradley experience preferred). Experience designing safety circuitry for automation cells. Experience with FANUC robots and Ignition strongly preferred. Experience with manufacturing equipment in the areas of forging, stamping, casting, welding, machining, & assembly. Strong technical zeal, critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting experience. Strong communication skills to interface with product development, manufacturing, marketing, finance, and supplier personnel. Strong data analysis and decision-making skills to drive projects to successful completion on schedule. MARSHALLTOWN is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.