Your Opportunity as an Engineering Controls

The Engineering Controls will provide automation support to the facility in the electrical, instrumentation and controls disciplines primarily for batch, continuous processes, and packaging systems. The individual will work with electrical and mechanical maintenance, operations, safety, and QA personnel to help deliver the site's business objectives utilizing their technical skills to contribute. 

Location: Emporia, KS Manufacturing Plant

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site, 3rd Shift: 3pm-11pm (flexibility required)

Compensation Base Rate: $32.33 - $38.32/hr

In this Role You Will:  

Perform Design of Automation control systems, requirements which will include review specifications and standard practices  

Install and technical support of PLC based hardware and software 

Troubleshoot and eliminate control systems issues and handle controls projects. 

Extend start up support and training for control and monitoring systems. 

Execute wireless communication systems for manufacturing. 

Create system map layouts, sequence of operations, drawing packages, PLC logic, and HMI screens  

Assisting in installation oversight  

Start-up and Debug machines 

The Right Role for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

What We are Looking For:  

Minimum Requirements: 

1-3 years of industry experience working for a manufacturing company that includes electrical troubleshooting. 

1-3 years of electrical experience in manufacturing.

Knowledge of System Architecture, including non-standard material, control panel power requirements and/or distribution  

Ability to work with Allen Bradley logic software platforms

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:  

Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent relevant work experience preferred

Robotics experience preferred  

Capable of reviewing the specifications and standard practices (internal hardwired and logic standards, general specifications, and scope of work) 

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 

Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere 

The employee must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ladders, and be able to lift to a maximum of 50 pounds.   

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud.

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