Engineer II, Controls

Position Summary

Engineer II, Controls serves as the technical authority for manufacturing automation, controls systems, and equipment integration, driving reliability, performance, safety, and operational excellence across production operations. This role provides leadership in the design, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle management of automated manufacturing systems while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

As a subject matter expert (SME), the Engineer II partners across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and Engineering to identify opportunities for automation advancement, improve equipment effectiveness, reduce downtime, and support the successful execution of capital projects. This individual will lead troubleshooting efforts, drive root cause investigations, and develop sustainable controls solutions that enhance productivity, quality, and manufacturing performance.

A key focus of this role is sustaining production through proactive support of critical manufacturing equipment, continuous improvement initiatives, and implementation of best-in-class automation and controls strategies.

This position is 100% onsite at our Dublin, OH manufacturing facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Controls & Automation Leadership

Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned manufacturing equipment, automation platforms, and machine control systems.

Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause investigations to rapidly resolve equipment, controls, and process-related issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Develop and implement robust automation strategies that improve equipment reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to maintenance technicians, engineers, and operations personnel on automation and controls systems.

Manufacturing Performance & Operational Excellence

Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), equipment uptime, process capability, scrap reduction, material utilization, and manufacturing throughput.

Identify, evaluate, and implement process automation, machine control, network infrastructure, and system enhancements that improve operational performance and reduce costs.

Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven analysis to identify opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, process optimization, and equipment lifecycle management.

Controls Engineering & System Design

Design, program, modify, troubleshoot, and support:

PLC Systems (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell)

Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)

SCADA Systems

Industrial Robotics

Machine Vision Systems

Servo and AC/DC Drive Systems

Manufacturing Data Collection and Integration Systems

Develop and maintain controls documentation, including:

P&IDs

Electrical Schematics

Control Narratives

Network Architecture Drawings

I/O Documentation

Equipment Functional Specifications

Capital Projects & Equipment Implementation

Lead and support the full project lifecycle for automation and controls projects, including:

Scope Development

System Design

Vendor Management

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

Installation & Startup

Commissioning

Validation Support

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

Provide technical input for long-term capital planning, equipment replacement strategies, and automation roadmaps.

Compliance & Quality Systems

Ensure automation and control systems remain compliant with cGMP, regulatory, quality, and internal engineering standards.

Partner with Quality, Validation, and Manufacturing teams to support qualification, verification, and validation activities for new and modified equipment and processes.

Apply sound engineering practices, change control, documentation standards, and risk management principles throughout project execution.

Collaboration & Communication

Effectively communicate technical information to operators, maintenance personnel, engineers, project teams, and leadership.

Build alignment across functional groups to drive effective decision-making and project execution.

Facilitate collaborative resolution of technical challenges and conflicting priorities.

Train personnel on equipment operation, automation systems, HMIs, troubleshooting practices, and applicable procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

May provide project leadership and functional direction to contractors, technicians, or project team members.

Contribute technical feedback to employee development and performance discussions.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong expertise in industrial automation, controls engineering, and manufacturing systems.

Advanced knowledge of plastic injection molding, automated assembly, process control, testing systems, vision inspection, and fixturing technologies.

Demonstrated proficiency with:

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs

FactoryTalk Suite

Epson RC+

Industrial Networking

Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)

SCADA Systems

Robotics and Motion Control

Strong understanding of electrical and controls architecture, including sensors, I/O systems, drives, safety circuits, and machine communications.

Proven ability to independently assess complex technical issues and implement solutions with broad operational impact.

Experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical discipline with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience; OR

Associate Degree in a related technical field with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant controls and automation experience.

Hands-on experience with:

PLC Programming

Robotics

Industrial Controls

Machine Vision Systems

Sensors and Instrumentation

Data Acquisition Systems

Manufacturing Automation Platforms

Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing environments preferred.

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