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Controls Engineer III Process

Rheem


Job Location:

Fort Smith, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 26 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Description

The Controls Engineer III- Process position identifies develops and realizes Rheems future automation technologies. This is a high-impact and high-visibility role within the organization with expectations to deliver immediate and long-term results. This engineer will be part of a controls team responsible for the ideation development and implementation of state-of-the-art automated solutions with a first and best-to-market mindset focused on efficiency safety and capacity.

This position will serve our Rheem North America Division located in Fort Smith Arkansas. This position will follow our Onsitework arrangement with team members working in the office Monday through Friday.



Responsibilities
  • Support and improve plant manufacturing processes with a strong focus on automation controls and electrical systems.
  • Provide technical ownership of plant hardware leads process improvements troubleshoots electrical and automation issues and ensures equipment operates safely and efficiently.
  • Support day-to-day operations using tools of the engineering discipline.
  • Develop and implement solutions that improve the quality and efficiency of the various manufacturing processes in fabrication and assembly operations.
  • Apply various technical problem-solving techniques to evaluate recommended manufacturing improvement strategies and programs.
  • Investigate develop and implement solutions to production bottlenecks and stoppages in production considering such factors as safety ergonomics quality and cost.
  • Investigate and analyze design drawing and engineering change orders for such factors as necessity for change practicality and economy of manufacture and determine plan of action necessary to control change.
  • Initiate justifications issue engineering procedures order materials and follow through to completion projects based on cost reduction and product or plant improvement.
  • Clearly and effectively present ideas and problem solutions to department heads and plant management.
  • Develop organize and lead plant level cross-functional project teams including personnel from Engineering Quality Materials/Purchasing and Production (salaried and hourly).
  • Lead Lean teams Kaizen events capital improvement projects and 5S events.
  • Works under some supervision of department leadership with independence on projects in scope.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field.

  • 5 years of related work experience in manufacturing engineering process improvement or similar.

  • Experience with Automated Mechatronic System Ideation & Design (electrical and controls focus) PLC Programming Design and Troubleshooting SQL Factory Talk Transaction Manager Ignition

  • Experience in Robotics OEM Programming Languages (e.g. Fanuc ABB Kuka)

  • Experience with Vision and Perception Prime OEM Experience (i.e. Cognex Banner Sick etc.)

  • Experience with Software Design Simulation and Emulation (controls focused).

  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) AutoCAD Pro-E.

  • Excellent communication skills written and verbal with attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.

  • Minimum 4 years overall Automation & Robotics career experience;
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters Degree in related field.

  • Robotics Advanced Path Planning and Functionality in Non-Native Languages (i.e. RoS)

  • Vision and Perception Development of Vision Software to Facilitate Robotic Path Planning

  • Industrial Electrical Licensure

  • UL Industrial Control Panel Design and Build

  • Machine Learning Development and Implementation

  • MHE(Material Handling Equipment)Specific Logic Control

  • Distribution and Logistics Automation Experience

  • Experience in designing and developing automation systems;

  • Experience in designing and developing robotic applications (hardware and software);

  • Experience working with similar industry products.

As a leader at Rheem how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

  • Aligning Performance for Success
  • Applying Business Knowledge
  • Building Talent
  • Building Trusted Relationships
  • Communicating with Impact
  • Customer-Orientation
  • Delegating Tasks
  • Executing/Leading the Team
  • Facilitating Change
  • Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
  • Influencing
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Supporting Innovation

Equivalent combination of education experience and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deli ... View more

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