Automation Controls Engineer / Electrical Engineer

About the position Seeking an electrical engineer to design, develop, troubleshoot, and coordinate all aspects of automation and electrical controls systems relative to our equipment, machinery, and special application tools and fixtures. Someone who enjoys balancing the demands of projects along with manufacturing support. While being based out of Shelbyville, KY, this person should be willing to split time at our Jeffersonville, IN location as business requires and will occasionally travel to our Farrell, PA plant. Responsibilities Provides overview design concepts for continuous improvement initiatives.Follows standards for company technology and applications in the area of responsibility and makes suggestions for improvements to standards where appropriate.Identifies new technologies required to advance the company and support customer needs in areas of responsibility.Plans and implements designs from start to completion.Develops electrical budget for new equipment designs or upgrades.Works with supporting groups to complete assigned projects.Interacts with vendors as required and appropriate both to keep abreast of available product and technology and to work with specifics related to projects assigned.Designs, develops, troubleshoots and coordinates all aspects of electrical controls systems relative to equipment, machinery, and special application tools and fixtures.Oversees startup of equipment and special tools, fixtures requiring motion, vision, Robots, sensors and PC/PLC based HMI.Supports maintenance and production teams to improve processes and reduce downtime.Oversees startup of equipment and special tools, fixtures requiring motion, sensors and PC/PLC based HMI.Supports maintenance and production teams to improve processes and reduce downtime.Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering or similar.2-5 years of related electrical controls or automation experience, preferably in a manufacturing or warehouse environmentExperience with controls or automation applications such as Allen Bradley (ControlLogix) and PanelView Plus HMIs, Industrial Communications Networks (EthernetIP, DeviceNet, and Sercos), Kinetix Servo Drives and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)Strong computer skills with ability to learn new programs: Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical, Microsoft Project, Engineering development software.Willing to work in a manufacturing plant environment, which is fast-paced with occasional shifting priorities.Willing to support plant operations in evenings and weekends as needed.Able to drive to/travel to other plant locations up to 10% of the time.US Person as defined by ITAR / EARNice-to-haves 2-5 years experience with controls engineering including AutoCAD ElectricalBasic networking: End user/operator interface and supportPneumatic and Hydraulic ControlsSiemens and BeckhoffExperience in manufacturing environmentExperience with metal forming or roll forming equipmentExperience with programming languages and SQL databasesBenefits paid time off plansmultiple health insurance optionsvisiondentallifeshort-term and long-term disability coveragehealth-saving accountsflexible spending account401K or 401K Roth up to 6% MatchQuarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus.Apprenticeship programs & tuition reimbursement opportunitiesLeadership training opportunitiesTogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company timeCountdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly