Senior Controls Engineer

Charter Manufacturing Co., Inc. • Risingsun, OH • 14h ago

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!

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

Job Summary:

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.

Travel: Up to 10%

What You Will Do on a Typical Day:

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.

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
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

“Nice to Have” Experience:

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.

Why do Engineers like working at Charter?

Our family culture fosters positive personal connections, and you'll have opportunities for career advancement through classes and training. Employees appreciate working on meaningful projects that push their critical thinking and benefit from innovation fueled by continual reinvestment.

Join us to tailor your career path and make a significant impact. Apply today!

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We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

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