Controls Engineer

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Position Summary

Assists in making decisions, regarding electrical/electronic projects, including process controllers, servo controllers, vision systems, robotics, manufacturing computer programming and maintenance details. Makes detailed specifications for electrical installations, automation controls, and energy management policy. Provide assistance to all departments for new process control equipment and electronic methods. Assist the JH&SC in establsihing safety criteria for powered components and application of related safety equipment to new and existing machinery. Provide electrical controls project management support on new process development, new equipment builders, supplier/tool shop communications, and installations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Applies electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, electrical testing, procedures, engineering, physics, computer softward programming skills, program, troubleshoot, repair, and modify existing equipment, new developmental and production equipment control logic. Provide engineering expertise to all departments requiring advice and/or practical help in solving any electical or control problems. Assist the maintenance department in establishing PM, PDM and TPM. Act as an integral part of the Maintenance Technical Services group and assist process engineering providing manufacturing/assembly expertise. Respond to the individual needs of plant personnel requesting help in a professional, courteous manner.

• 35% Production and facilities controls and electrical support for 3 shift operation.
• 25% Continuous improvement of PLC programming, equipment controls troubleshooting, diagnosis and cycle time improvements.
• 10% Robotics programming and troubleshooting
• 10% Project service and support for new and existing equipment.
• 10% Preventative Maintenance
• 10% Facilities electrical support

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Functions as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsabilities.

Qualifications

• 442 Electrician Certification and a minimum of 5 years experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting
• 3 year college diploma with emphasis on electronics/electrical
• 2-5 years' experience in electrical/electronic equipment design, robotics programming and electrical maintenance service.
• 2-5 years' expreience Allen Bradley Controls PLC programming, Wonderware System Platform 2012 expeience, Kronos time management systems experience, and electrical construction experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Thorough knowledge of design, programming, and maintenance of electrical and production equipment, PLC's, and computers.
• Communicate effectively both written and verbal with associates, peers, managers, and technical personnel.
• Good planner and organizer to be able to develop a comprehensive training program for maintenance and engineering personnel in electrical, PLC, and PC technology.
• Works with minimum supervision.
• High level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and coach across multiple levels within the company and locations; including establishing global partnerships.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.