Trillium Professional has a direct hire opportunity for a Controls Engineer in Eastaboga, AL, relocation assistance is offered.
Ability to work the 2nd shift schedule : Monday - Friday, 4 : 30 PM - 2 : 30 AM. Annual salary is $115k / year.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Partner with the maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues, including PLC ladder logic and data handling in Control Logix processors.
 - Maintain and update PLC documentation, programs, and machine control drawings across the facility.
 - Troubleshoot, repair, and enhance automated systems-covering devices, I / O, instruments, sensors, and other components critical to production and safety goals.
 - Support and maintain I / O devices connected to PLCs (HMIs, scanners, remote I / O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc.), and assist maintenance staff with pneumatic circuit troubleshooting.
 - Drive equipment uptime and contribute to plant-wide reliability and preventive maintenance strategies.
 - Perform scheduled backups of machine control and robotic programs, and maintain effective Preventive Maintenance Programs.
 - Diagnose and resolve issues in hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems integrated with electrical / electronic controls.
 - Apply advanced knowledge of electronics and instrumentation to restore equipment to operation quickly and effectively.
 - Develop and implement plant-floor data collection systems for improved visibility and decision-making.
 - Engineer and deploy error-proofing systems that enhance quality and consistency in production.
 - Collaborate with multidisciplinary plant teams to identify and execute continuous improvement strategies.
 - Assess and plan for process impacts resulting from engineering or launch changes.
 - Participate in structured root-cause analysis (8D or similar) to resolve abnormalities at their source.
 - Provide input on equipment purchases, including reviewing and advising on control system designs before build approval.
 - Complete all required training as designated by its customers.
 - Perform additional duties as assigned.
 
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong focus on PLC programming and troubleshooting.Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs (required); experience with other PLC platforms is a plus.Hands-on experience with robotics, vision systems, and DC torque tools is highly desirable.Prior exposure to automotive manufacturing and Just-In-Time (JIT) systems is highly preferred.Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same : to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.