Controls Engineer

About McNeilus an Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of highperformance rear load front load and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

The Engineer Controls works within engineering teams to support the implementation of control strategies for industrial automated equipment robotics autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and Industry 4.0 technologies. This role focuses on advanced control strategy development and verification for a wide range of automated systems including robotics motion control industrial machinery and smart manufacturing solutions.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Assist in the development and implementation of control strategies for industrial automated equipment robotics autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and Industry 4.0 systems under close supervision.
• Perform basic engineering calculations investigations and tasks related to automation robotics and smart manufacturing.
• Deliver results in alignment with Oshkosh and general industry engineering standards including robotic control automation safety and industrial communication protocols.
• Support Senior Engineers in preparing plans designs computation methods and reports for automated material handling robotic integration and factory automation systems.
• Work in collaboration with Mechanical engineers industrial automation teams external component suppliers and crossfunctional engineering groups to support robotic system development and integration.
• Assist in advanced manufacturing system controls robotics and automation research development verification and validation testing and production implementation.
• Support the development of intelligent control strategies using PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and industrial automation systems.
• Assist internal project teams on advanced control system development for industrial robotics AGVs AMRs and automated equipment.
• Support predictive maintenance strategies and AIdriven automation enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned contributing to continuous improvement in automation and smart manufacturing processes.
• Regular attendance is required to ensure collaboration and effective project
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Robotics Industrial Automation or a related field.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Handson experience with PLC programming and industrial automation including:
• Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 (AllenBradley PLCs)
• Siemens TIA Portal (S71200 S71500 and related systems)
• FactoryTalk ME (Machine Edition) for HMI development and integration
• Connected Components Workbench (CCW) for micro and compact controllers
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP PROFINET Modbus OPC UA and MQTT.
• Understanding of robotics AGV AMR control systems and industrial automation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose PLCbased automation systems.
• Familiarity with SCADA MES and IIoT platforms for Industry 4.0 applications.
• Strong problemsolving skills and ability to work in crossfunctional teams.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics P&IDs and control diagrams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.

• Master Electrician License demonstrating advanced knowledge of electrical systems compliance with national electrical codes and expertise in industrial power distribution.
• Extensive handson experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting including Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 Siemens TIA Portal FactoryTalk ME and Connected Components Workbench.
• Strong background in industrial automation robotics AGVs and AMRs with a focus on control system development and optimization.
• Proficiency in designing and maintaining industrial control panels including wiring schematics and NEC compliance.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and diagnosing automation system issues including PLCs HMIs SCADA and industrial networks.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP PROFINET Modbus OPC UA and MQTT.
• Familiarity with IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and Industry 4.0 technologies for smart manufacturing solutions.
• Proficiency in Ignition MES including:
• Ignition Perspective for webbased SCADA and mobilefriendly HMI interfaces
• Ignition Vision for traditional desktop SCADA and realtime monitoring
• Ignition Edge for edge computing local data collection and remote site integration
• Ability to integrate electrical mechanical and software systems to enhance automation and control processes.
• Proven leadership and project management skills with experience in overseeing installations maintenance and commissioning of automation systems.

WHY OSHKOSH

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

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