Automation Controls Engineer
Automation Controls Engineer
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07-04-2025
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Job Posting Start DateJob Posting End DateFlex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps marketleading brands design build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful inclusive and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but dont meet every bullet point we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director Operations Engineering the Automation (Controls) Engineer role involves maintaining and improving automation equipment tooling and applications as required to meet specifications.
What a typical day looks like:
- Controls support of complex automated manufacturing lines.
- Individual will be onsite expert on controls systems/hardware. Must strive to solve the problem or communicate with machine OEM to provide resolution to controls related issues.
- Mentor Junior Engineers and Technicians on Electrical/Hardware troubleshooting.
- Establish technical manuals redline drawings create or edit training documentation/troubleshooting guides for automated cells and devices.
- Understand the machine operating principle consequence of wear and tear parts and product defects in relation to the machines electromechanical components. (Eg. servo motors linear motors air cylinders etc.
- Ensure the uptime of machines by responding to critical escalation request for Controls support for root cause analysis of machine stoppage. If required followon continuous improvement project to provide a solution through a code edit/alarm logic improvement or vendor communication/solution about premature component failure.
- Occasionally integrate new controls devices.
- Should be willing to learn & grow controls skillset.
- Should prepare whywhy analysis & drive for permanent corrective actions.
- Should be able to give feedback to improve the design of process and equipment.
- Coordinates project activities with other functional groups such as engineeringoperations and quality to ensure the efficient of continuous improvements.
- Collaborates and offers input to planning building and maintaining the Automation framework and associated processes for new products.
The experience were looking to add to our team:
- Requires an Bachelors degree military training or equivalent experience.
- 5 years experience in a similar role.
- Allen Bradley Studio 5000 FactoryTalk ME or SE Siemens PLC programming experience.
- Safety PLCs and safety circuits a must.
- Motion control experience preferred.
- FDA regulated manufacturing experience (Preferred).
- OT Network experience. E.g. Ethernet IOLink Asi DeviceNet etc.
- Must have electrical/hardware troubleshooting and design experience with 480V(3phase) and 24V(Control voltage) circuits.
- Strong communication skills required.
What youll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical dental and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Shortterm and Longterm Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Category
Production EngineeringRelocation:Eligible for domestic relocation onlyIs Sponsorship Available
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age race religion color sex national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability pregnancy status or any other status protected by law. Were happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and well discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex you must complete the application process first).Employment Type
Full-Time
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