Engineering - Controls Engineer

Automation Controls Engineer - Franklin, KYMATALCO (U.S.) - We currently seek candidates to fill a key role with us - Controls Engineer. In this mission-critical position, you will ensure all automation throughout the plant performs as expected and that automation maintenance issues are resolved efficiently and effectively to support our maintenance and production teams.Primary ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain automation programs, systems, and processes to ensure safe, fast, and efficient completion of finished customer products.Develop, maintain, report, and communicate KPIs and metrics, to ensure accurate information is correct and available to the stakeholders.Demonstrate specialty knowledge in required and applicable areas such as IT interfacing (servers, technical infrastructure, PC's), report analysis and/or industrial maintenance projects to improve processes and maintain high standards.Lead by example by fostering an environment where employees will willingly make extra effort to exceed goals.Look for opportunities to improve our processes and develop a lean, responsive, and knowledgeable workforce.Respond to and resolve breakdowns, discrepancies or non-conforming machine performance for the Production or Maintenance teams to make appropriate corrections or adjustments to processes.Model and promote exemplary safety behaviors.Assist leadership with communication and compliance of company strategic initiatives.QualificationsBS or equivalent experience preferred.At least 2-3 years programming knowledge.Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.Knowledge of Allen Bradley 5000 series PLC software; connected components.Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesWilling to work overtime, answer calls, and work other shifts when needs arise.Excellent knowledge and understanding of PLCs, HMI ladder logic software/ programming, and SCADA systems.Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, combustion, electrical, and mechanical systems.Meticulous attention to detail with strong research and problem-solving abilities.Good math, reading, and blueprint reading skills.Excellent communication, customer service, and people skills.Environmental Conditions Physical & Sensory EffortNormal office environment approximately 50% of the time.Physical demands include low frequency lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, pushing, pulling, walking, and reaching into/working in tight areas.Frequent visual and audio monitoring of processes, HMI panels, and PLC driven panels.Frequent climbing over four feet.Frequent data entry of maintenance data.Infrequent use of raised maintenance platform over four feet.Exposure to outside conditions years round and ambient seasonal temperatures.Infrequent exposure to plant environment where molten metals reach 1300 °F.Exposure to overhead loads, loud noises, and possible pinch points inside the plant.This is a Monday-Friday position, but you must be able to work overtime, answer calls, and work other shifts when needs arise.