Controls Engineer

Come join a leader in Protective Foam Solutions! At Alleguard, we’re built from the ground up to expand and shape our customer’s businesses. We understand the diversity of challenges that customers are facing across different industries, from confidence in their supply chain to needing the latest innovations at their fingertips. These challenges are also opportunities, and whether our customers are in construction, protective packaging, cold-chain or other industries, we are relentless in seeing around corners, and going the extra mile to help their business succeed.

Position: Controls Engineer

Location/Travel: The ideal candidate will live in or near one of the following cities - Greer, SC | Anderson, SC | Greenville, MI | Grandville, MI | Mishawaka, IN | Radford, VA AND possess the ability to travel when needed. Required travel is more than 50%. Most travel would be in the US.

Overview: Designs, develops, tests, and maintains automated control systems for machinery and processes using hardware like Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and software like Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs). Key responsibilities include programming, system troubleshooting, collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring safety compliance, creating technical documentation, and performing system analysis and optimization. This role requires a strong foundation in electrical or a related engineering field, proficiency in CAD software, and excellent analytical and communication skills to manage complex automated systems effectively.

Job Summary

• Examines plant processes and designs and implements changes that improve the processes to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Provides technical support of Programmable Logical Controller based hardware and software, and utilizes electronic and mechanical theories and principles to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Create new control systems and integrate automated components, such as PLCs, motors, and other hardware, into existing infrastructure.
• Develop and implement software for control systems, including programming PLCs and designing HMI interfaces for user interaction.
• Conduct system testing and validation procedures to ensure systems perform according to specifications.
• Analyze system performance data, troubleshoot existing systems, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including system designs, installation drawings, and operation manuals.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and suppliers to define requirements and implement solutions.
• Ensure all designed control systems comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Perform regular system maintenance, updates, and preventative maintenance to keep systems running smoothly.
• Responsible for updating obsolete/outdated control systems to modern controls

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years hands on experience as a controls engineer in a manufacturing environment. 
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Expertise in designing and programming PLCs, such as Siemens and Allen Bradley products, and knowledge of CAD software like AutoCAD.
• Analytical Skills:
  • Strong cause-effect analysis and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve issues within complex systems.
• Communication:
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with various departments and external stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail:
  • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and safety of control systems.

Benefits

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our customers. 

Our benefits package offers eligible team members access to:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Program (401k)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

Alleguard Company Values

• Safety - We care for our employees by creating and maintaining an environment with consistent actions, trusted processes, and courageous conversations.
• Trust - We build confidence with our employees and customers through dependability, respect, clear communication, and service.
• Integrity - We are consistent in always striving to do the right thing by accepting responsibility for our decisions and actions.
• Collaboration - Our diversity is the catalyst that drives our teamwork, creative problem-solving, and partnership.
• Growth - We invest, develop, and empower our people to build our company so our customers will experience outstanding success, in turn contributing to our own.
• Accountability - We achieve our success by holding ourselves and each other to high standards of behavior, commitment, and personal responsibility.

Come join us!

We’re a dynamic, high-growth business, invested in helping you grow with Alleguard

Many of our colleagues have been with us for decades. That’s because we believe in collaborating as a team to serve and support each other as well as we serve and support our customers

Alleguard’s employee-centric culture is designed to help you maximize your talents, learn new skills, and gain valuable experience on the way to achieving your professional goals.