Controls Engineer

Posted 18 Days Ago
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Lockport, IL
Senior level
Appliances
The Role
The Controls Engineer manages engineering projects from design to implementation, focusing on manufacturing equipment and processes. Responsibilities include leading projects, conducting technical investigations, managing budgets, and mentoring engineers, while continuously seeking automation and productivity improvements.
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At Panduit, Our People Make the Difference. We're looking for individuals who share our passion for innovation, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability.

What You Will Do

The Controls Engineer independently manages engineering projects from design through implementation, focusing on the development of manufacturing equipment, processes, and tooling. They create innovative, practical solutions that meet customer requirements and drive successful project execution with internal and external teams.

This role involves researching, specifying, and implementing new automation and equipment, while continuously improving existing processes by identifying cost reduction and productivity opportunities. The Controls Engineer also provides leadership and support to a diverse team of engineers and professionals. In this role, the Controls Engineer will:

  • Lead complex manufacturing engineering projects, applying advanced principles to drive results.
  • Conduct in-depth technical investigations, prioritizing project aspects, developing test plans, and owning results.
  • Manage all phases of large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget, conducting feasibility studies, and developing criteria and cost estimates.
  • Communicate project progress and results through clear, comprehensive documentation.
  • Resolve complex, undefined issues by implementing improvements and conducting feasibility studies.
  • Implement design and process improvements to meet standards and resolve technical challenges.
  • Deliver technical presentations and guidance to internal and external stakeholders, offering recommendations to support various projects.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers, researching and recommending new manufacturing practices to enhance business operations and goals.

What You Will Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering.
  • 8 years applicable experience in factory/manufacturing setting.
  • Ability to create and design automation control systems along with associated project documentation and drawings.
  • Experience implementing automation control systems (PLCs, HMIs, Servos, Safety Controls, Vision Systems).
  • Must have experience within the Allen Bradley control system environment.
  • Vision system experience with Cognex and Keyence products.
  • Experience with the development and programming of robotic assembly/material handling cells.
  • Familiar with industrial control networks.
  • Electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new and existing equipment.

What We Can Offer You

  • Competitive Total Rewards Program with health and financial benefits.
  • Generous vacation, sick days, holidays, and a volunteer day.
  • 401K match and profit sharing.
  • Multiple healthcare options.
  • Parental leave.
  • Growth and development opportunities.

Join us in making meaningful connections. Apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.

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Top Skills

Electrical Engineering
Electronics
The Company
HQ: Tinley Park, Illinois
4,160 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1955

What We Do

Panduit was born from innovation. In 1955, we launched our first product: Panduct Wiring Duct, a new invention that uniquely organized control panel wiring and allowed new wires to be added quickly and neatly. Since that time Panduit has introduced thousands of problem solving new products and remained committed to providing innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions.

Today, customers look to Panduit as a trusted advisor who works with them to address their most critical business challenges within their Data Center, Enterprise, and Industrial environments. Our proven reputation for quality and technology leadership coupled with a robust ecosystem of partners across the world enables Panduit to deliver comprehensive solutions that unify the physical infrastructure to help our customers achieve operational and financial goals.

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