Control System Engineer

Job Description

Requirements
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### Must have:

### - Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related discipline - 3-7+ years of experience in controls or automation engineering within a manufacturing setting - Experience with thermal regulation systems, motors, and industrial sensors preferred - PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms - Experience developing and troubleshooting HMIs - Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP and Modbus - Ability to interpret and produce electrical schematics and panel layouts - Familiarity with safety standards and machine control practices - Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities - Effective communication skills across engineering, operations, and maintenance teams - Ability to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities - Hands-on, practical, solution-focused approach

Responsibilities:
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- Design, program, and support PLC, HMI, and control systems for manufacturing equipment and smoker products - Develop control logic for temperature management, airflow, combustion, and safety interlocks - Produce and maintain electrical schematics, I/O lists, and control-related documentation - Deliver hands-on troubleshooting support for production line control systems - Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues affecting throughput and quality - Assist with commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines - Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams during new product introduction (NPI) - Support the integration of sensors, motors, actuators, and communication protocols - Help develop and test embedded control systems for smoker products - Support functional testing, validation, and verification of control systems - Ensure compliance with applicable electrical and safety standards - Implement safe machine control measures, including emergency stops and fault detection - Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and overall system performance - Support engineering change orders (ECOs) related to controls and electrical systems - Maintain accurate documentation, software version control, and backups - Work with maintenance, IT, and operations teams to support automation infrastructure - Coordinate with vendors and integrators for equipment and control system support - Provide training and guidance to technicians and operators as needed
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Company:
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We are seeking a controls and automation engineer to support our manufacturing equipment and smoker product development. In this role, you will partner closely with design, manufacturing, quality, maintenance, IT, and operations teams to improve automation performance, resolve production issues, and help bring new products and equipment into production. The position is highly hands-on and combines system design, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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