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Charter Steel · 9 hours ago

Senior Controls Engineer

Fostoria, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where growth drives innovation. The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining systems for motion control, SCADA, and automation projects, collaborating with maintenance and operations teams to enhance safety and minimize downtime.

Consumer GoodsManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Patty Fortune

Responsibilities

Solve complex control engineering challenges and program using IEC 61131-3 languages within Rockwell Automation and Siemens toolsets

Provide 24/7 support for businesses and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to fix root-cause issues, reduce downtime, and improve safety

Design, select, manage, program, and commission automation equipment to enhance existing systems, including PLC programming and interfacing with HMI, MES, and SQL database systems

Enable internal and external partners to understand design standards, implementation strategies, and best practices, while maintaining proper documentation

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

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

Qualification

PLC programmingAutomation controlsControl systems designElectrical Standards knowledgeSafety standards knowledgeCAD proficiencyHMI programmingProject managementMentoringCollaboration

Required

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

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

Availability for on-call rotation 2-4x per month

US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Preferred

Demonstrated experience in full-cycle project management of CapEx projects

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

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Company

Charter Steel

Charter Steel, Inc. manufactures and distributes carbon and alloy steel bars, rods, and wire products. It is a sub-organization of Charter Manufacturing.

Founded in 1975

Saukville, Wisconsin, USA

1001-5000 employees