Senior Controls Engineer at Charter Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

Job Summary: 

We’re adding a Senior Controls Engineer position at our Cleveland OH facility. (Relocation benefitse within the US available.)

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining systems that support both hardware and software aspects of motion control, SCADA, and automation projects. This role will collaborate closely with the maintenance and operations teams to enhance safety protocols, minimize downtime, and drive business advancement through modernization and digitization initiatives.

The Senior Controls Engineer will work on systems supporting both hardware and software of motion control, SCADA, and automation projects.  In support of the maintenance and operations group, this position will increase safety, lower downtime, and advance the business through modernization and digitization programs.

What You Will Do on a Typical Day:

• Utilize various tools and knowledge to help diagnose root-cause issues in industrial control systems.

• Be a technical leader in a team consisting of various departments including operations, quality and maintenance.

• Understand and program using IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages, specifically in Siemens products.

• Provide necessary support for 24/7 plant operations.

• Build project ideas, specifications and execute multiple projects simultaneously.

• Enable internal and external partners to understand design standards, implementation strategies and best practices.

• Enable and maintain proper documentation of all technology platforms and change management.

• Identify opportunities to increase safety, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve quality.

• Follow Safety Management System, Environmental, and Quality procedures and requirements.

• Mentor and train others as necessary to improve safety, lower downtime, and expand off-hour support resources.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or commensurate experience.

• Five plus years of professional experience with automation and control systems design.

• High level of proficiency working with PLC Hardware, PLC programming, automation controls, and Control Systems, preferably Siemens PLC

• Ability to contribute on large scale projects.

• Knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A). 

• Knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI B11/RIA 15, OSHA).

• Good working knowledge of CAD for updating and creating electrical drawings.

• Applicable knowledge of HMI and programming languages.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

“Nice to Have” Experience:

• Eight plus years of professional experience with automation and control systems design. 

• Experience with multiple PLC languages.

• Experience in Power Systems and Power Electronics.

• Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives 

• Heavy Industrial or similar industrial experience.

• Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments 

• Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet networks, Wireless Networks, and field bus networking.

• Experience with motion control systems consisting of motors, drives, and encoders.

• Knowledge of cyber-security protocols and methods to ensure systems are secure and protected.

#LI-PF1

#LI-ONSITE

#Appcast250