Control Engineer

Position

Ensure the availability, reliability, and continuous improvement of industrial automation, control, and motion systems used in production equipment through the development, implementation, and optimization of automation solutions. This role contributes to increased productivity, reduced downtime, improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and supports the achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the plant's industrial automation systems.
• Develop, modify, and optimize PLC and HMI programs.
• Configure, back up, and manage PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex automation and control system failures.
• Program servo motors and Motion Control applications.
• Configure industrial networks and communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus TCP.
• Implement and support machine vision systems (Keyence, Cognex, or similar).
• Integrate new equipment into the industrial network and participate in digitalization initiatives.
• Develop production monitoring systems, automated performance indicators, and dashboards.
• Lead automation projects focused on improving productivity, reducing waste, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Participate in root cause analysis and provide advanced technical support to the maintenance team.
• Coordinate automation vendors and validate software modifications before production release.
• Maintain software backups, version control, and cybersecurity of industrial control systems.
• Train technical personnel on automation and control technologies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in:

• Mechatronics Engineering
• Automation Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Control Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering
• Industrial Systems Engineering
• Or a related field

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial automation.
• Proven experience programming PLCs.
• Experience with machine vision systems.
• Experience with Motion Control applications.
• Experience with industrial communication networks.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving automation-related issues.
• Technical Skills
• Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal)
• Keyence PLCs
• Omron PLCs (preferred)
• HMI and SCADA systems
• Servo motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Motion Control
• Industrial networking
• Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus TCP protocols
• Machine vision systems (Keyence, Cognex, or similar)
• Industrial robotics
• Microsoft Office
• Lean Manufacturing
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Project Management
• Intermediate technical English proficiency
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