Controls Engineer

• Design program and commission PLC HMI and robot control systems for new and existing production equipment.
• Lead integration of industrial robots and collaborative robots (cobots) into manufacturing cells including end-of-arm tooling coordination safety zoning and cycle-time optimization.
• Program troubleshoot and maintain controls across welding machines laser/plasma cutting systems CNC saws CNC brake presses powder coating equipment and automated/manual assembly stations.
• PLC logic HMI screens and robot programs across major platforms (e.g. Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Siemens Mitsubishi Omron Fanuc ABB Universal Robots KUKA).

• Design and specify control panels I/O architecture safety circuits and networking (Ethernet/IP PROFINET DeviceNet etc.) for new installations and retrofits.
• Perform risk assessments and ensure controls and robotic systems comply with applicable safety standards (e.g. ISO 10218-1/2 ISO/TS 15066 NFPA 79 CSA Z434 OSHA/CCOHS as applicable).

• Lead root-cause troubleshooting of controls-related downtime; drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Continuous Improvement Maintenance and Production teams to identify and implement automation opportunities that improve safety quality throughput and cost.
• Evaluate new automation technologies and vendors to support long-term facility automation strategy.

• Manage automation projects from concept through commissioning including scoping budgeting vendor coordination and documentation.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics controls documentation program backups and standard work for controls systems.
• Provide technical mentorship to maintenance technicians and junior engineers on controls and robotics.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Controls Engineering or related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5 years of experience in industrial controls engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on programming experience with multiple major PLC platforms (e.g. Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Siemens Mitsubishi).
• Experience integrating and programming industrial robots and/or collaborative robots in a production setting.
• Strong knowledge of electrical control systems motor controls drives sensors and industrial networking protocols.
• Working knowledge of robotic and machine safety standards (ISO 10218 ISO/TS 15066 or equivalent).
• Experience reading and developing electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work directly on the plant floor under production pressure.

• Experience with fabrication/metalworking equipment controls: welding laser/plasma cutting CNC saws CNC brake presses or powder coating lines.
• Experience with vision systems robotic weld cells or CNC machine interfacing (e.g. load/unload automation).
• Familiarity with SCADA/MES systems and data integration between controls and ERP platforms (e.g. SAP S/4HANA).
• Experience with safety-rated controllers and functional safety configuration (e.g. safety PLCs safety-rated robot controllers).
• Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement certification/experience.
• Experience managing capital automation projects including budget and vendor management.

• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor around active machinery welding operations and material handling equipment.
• Ability to climb kneel and work in confined spaces around machine cells as needed.
• Use of appropriate PPE required in designated areas (safety glasses hearing protection welding shade etc.).
• Occasional lifting up to 2535 lbs.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Benefits package health dental vision retirement matching
• Opportunity to lead automation strategy at a growing manufacturing facility
• Exposure to a wide range of equipment and controls technologies across a full production floor

The Coats Company is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color national origin religion ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) age marital status disability veteran status citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity or expression and other characteristics protected by law.