Controls Engineer

P & A Industries, Inc. is hiring an on-site, 1st shift Robotic/Controls Engineer in Findlay, OH. This role combines software changes, robot programming, and electrical controls expertise to help strengthen manufacturing capabilities through safety-focused machine control, fast troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. You will also support installations and training so production teams can run and maintain equipment effectively.

What you’ll do

• Approve process specification and design standards for equipment and controls.
• Develop and implement software changes to improve production capabilities.
• Design and develop robots, including the computer software used to program robots.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing production requirements to help use robots in automated systems that support cost efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Assist with repair and maintenance of robots and robotic equipment.
• Train robotics operators on how to operate robots and related equipment, and help establish basic maintenance and repair programs at new installations.
• Participate in the plant APQP process for new equipment and processes involving electrical and electronic circuitry.
• Provide electrical technical expertise to troubleshoot and solve problems in electrical and electronic circuits to minimize machine downtime and scrap.
• Provide, practice, and maintain safe and effective machine controls designs and auxiliary equipment used in the plant.
• Use ladder-logic circuits effectively to optimize manufacturing processes, with safety prioritized.
• Conduct tool shop buyoffs on new process and automation equipment, including electric controls, poka-yoke, and special circuits.
• Serve as a team member on the plant poka-yoke team evaluation of processes.
• Act as a resource for plant continuous improvement and self-directed teams related to electric and electronic controls.
• Support the design, installation, and maintenance of the plant’s electric power distribution system.
• Interface with tool and die and maintenance activities to provide technical expertise upon request.
• Use AutoCad/CadKey to prepare and alter drawings and documents.
• Be authorized to initiate action to prevent nonconformities related to product, process, and the quality system.
• Perform other essential job functions as assigned.

Requirements

• 5 years of manufacturing experience
• 5 years of robotic/controls engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering or related field
• Microsoft Project, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
• Good communication and written skills

Tools and technologies

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• AutoCad
• CadKey

Preferred

• Associates or better in Robotic Engineering or related field
• Resistant Welding
• Robotic Welding
• Welding
• Plex Mfg Software

Work style and motivators

• Enthusiastic, Innovative, Loyal
• Team Player, Leader, Detail Oriented, Dedicated
• Motivated by goal completion, acting as a self-starter, financial rewards, and the ability to make an impact