Senior Controls Engineer

Job Posting Title

Senior Controls Engineer

Job Description Summary

Dauch is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to join our team in Rochester, Indiana. This is a hands-on, fully onsite position.

The Senior Controls Engineer leads the design, testing, installation, and maintenance of large-scale electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing. Applications are complex, requiring cross-disciplinary integration and wide application of concepts.

Job Description:

• Designs and recommends the control system architecture, products, components, and applications used in manufacturing processes; identifies and resolves system integration and interface issues.
• Evaluates new and emerging manufacturing and control technologies, adapting into specifications as appropriate.
• Confirms control system functionality, including appropriate safety compliance, by designing and/or executing test procedures.
• Prepares and/or reviews electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls drawings; collaborates with related engineering teams to evaluate components, materials, and suppliers.
• Ensures integrity of process and build data collection.
• Provides information and support to manufacturing, process, maintenance, and other engineering disciplines by answering questions and requests and participating in projects.
• Keeps equipment operating by performing periodic audits; troubleshooting breakdowns; requesting supplies; defining and reviewing preventive maintenance plans; calling for repairs; and implementing process improvements.
• Manages supplier development and delivery.
• Maintains project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates.
• Works on multiple, complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
• Validates control system functionality, including safety compliance. Identifies areas for improvement in the current operating system.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience in an industrial automation environment. Electrical experience preferred.
• Familiarity with robotics (Fanuc and ABB).
• Hands-on experience with Siemens/Allen Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting Fanuc CNC Controls.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Availability and willingness to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as needed to support the operation.