AUTOMATION CONTROLS ENGINEER

Signicast is the industry’s leading investment casting manufacturer. Through the hard work and dedication of our employees, we satisfy our customer's needs by safely delivering a quality product on-time, at a competitive price. Working at Signicast means becoming part of a world-class company. With industry-leading Total Rewards package and the potential to grow your career with us. Signicast doesn’t just invest in you— we help you invest in a future!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded from time to time to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary. 

•    Comply with all safety and health guidelines, quality standard practices/procedures and housekeeping standards.

•    Design and layout control cabinets complete with load sizing.

•    Create and develop programs for industrial equipment using RS Logix controller programming Languages. Program, troubleshoot and debug Rockwell / Siemens PLCs, Networking and HMI and robots. Design and programming of PLC's and variable frequency drives.

•    Programming and commissioning servo controllers and closed loop electro-hydraulic positioners. Design control systems for mechanical and hydraulic manufacturing equipment and also design and implement Compressor and Pumps Control System.

•    Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical problems.

•    Assist in tool and fixture design.

•    Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.

•    Ensure installation and commissioning meet design standards.

•    Assists in identifying the technologies to be used for engineering projects.

•    Industrial Equipment and Automation Controls procurement and integration.

•    Develop and maintain electrical systems to ensure a safe working environment.

•    Improve quality and manufacturing process performance.

•    Assist Maintenance with troubleshooting equipment and controls related issues.

•    Develop standards, procedures, manuals, and other documentation for projects.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 
Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from a four-year college/university and 5+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with material flow and continuous improvement practices and Fanuc and Kuka industrial robots. 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 
Fluent in the following: Fanuc Teach Pendant & Karel Programming languages, Fanuc Visloc & Onboard Vision. Familiar and comfortable working with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD 2D for creating electrical schematics. Requires the ability to operate various equipment to include various precision measuring devices and lifting devices.  Requires a broad knowledge of tooling, material characteristics, and general manufacturing and machining practices.  Should be knowledgeable and/or familiar with applicable ISO/TS and quality system requirements and policies.

Full job description available upon request

Benefits:  Our Total Rewards program offers world class benefits for this full-time position:

• Medical Insurance-PPO & HDHP HSA within 61 days of your start date 
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Wellness Program 
• Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long Term disability 
• Paid vacations plus 10 paid Holidays 
• Quarterly Performance Bonus 
• 401k Matching up to 5.5%
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• On-site Fitness center 
• On-site Chiropractor (Hartford Only) 

What a Career at Signicast Looks Like: Signicast offers a breadth of opportunities from career development planning to help our employees grow into their next position through individualized planning and training to in-depth leadership development for our next generation of leaders.

Signicast provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.