What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at HEXPOL Compounding?
US-Ohio-Burton
Overview
To set up, design, test and support the functional computer control systems for manufacturing and equipment design maintaining production efficiently and optimally.
Responsibilities
- Design, coordinate and implement repair, upgrades, and installation of facility equipment.
- Responsible for installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
- Design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery.
- Integrate production equipment into internally supported operations system (Spectrum.)
- Ability to troubleshoot, develop, and maintain PLC programs on various platforms.
- Maintain programs and control VFD's via PLC controls, as needed.
- Ability to perform maintenance inspections, system design recommendations, and repairs on electrical controls systems.
- Read electrical and mechanical schematics.
- Available for site on an on-call basis.
- Assist with projects to support the Project Program Engineers, as needed.
- Travel to other HEXPOL locations may be required.
- Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering. Bachelor''s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. (Technical degree with Mechanical or Electrical Engineering concentration). Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- One to two (1-2) years of experience in Electrical engineering required.
- Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures of technical aspects of electrical engineering and design.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer/systems skills - MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
- Basic working knowledge of CMMS systems and E-maintenance preferred.
- Demonstrated self-starter and works well with minimal on-location direction.
- Ability to work alone or with others depending on the task but always willing to work in cross-functional teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills, cooperation, collaboration, and team-building skills.
- Solid organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage a broad range of responsibilities.
- High degree of concentration, attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant.
- Ability to interact well with all personality types.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
Additional Information
HEXPOL Compounding Americas (HCA) is an essential early contributor to the global value chain responsible for the safety, quality, and performance of rubber compounding products and components used by original equipment manufacturers across a range of industries. Sectors served include automotive and transportation; building and construction; consumer and healthcare; oil and gas; industrial; energy, wire and cable; and rollers.
As a Valued HEXPOL Employee, We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Annual variable bonus plan
- Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
HEXPOL Compounding Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
HEXPOL maintains a strict policy of not accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. We do not engage with agencies without a current, signed agreement in place. Any resume submitted in the absence of such an agreement will be considered the property of HEXPOL with no obligation to pay referral or placement fees.