Controls Engineer

Role Overview

MPI is a worldwide leader in manufacturing specialized equipment for the investment casting industry. We are looking for a hands-on controls engineer to develop, design and collaborate on the creation of control systems for our equipment. This includes: creating electrical schematics, PLC program logic, developing and modifying controls, and ensuring our equipment is safe, efficient and cutting-edge.

What You Will Do

Supports MPI lean culture and initiatives, creates electrical schematics, PLC program logic, and electrical enclosure designs, completes electrical design for a project with some supervision, and ensures that any of his or her own work is inspected and approved by a qualified engineer.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position operates within a team of engineers who are responsible for developing customized solutions for the industry. Hands-on robotic programming experience for complex automation projects is desirable. Due to ITAR agreements with our customers, all MPI employees are required to be US citizens.

Requirements

• Sound understanding of electrical design, schematics, and electrical codes regarding machine tool design.
• Experience with machine tool equipment, electrical design.
• Experienced PLC programmer.
• Experienced HMI programmer.
• Experienced Robotic’s programmer.
• Proficient using MPI information system “Epicor”.
• Ability to know when to seek guidance.
• Ability to evaluate a process for efficiency and waste
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Methodical approach to problem solving
• Flexible, able to react to changing needs.
• Sound communication skills, verbal, written and the ability to listen effectively.
• Good organizational skills
• Good judgment skills, able to consider how decisions affect overall products.
• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalant.
• Minimum of 4 years in a senior role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $95,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO.
• Be part of an innovative company that invests in your growth.
• Work with advanced technologies in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that make an impact on global manufacturing.
• Opportunity for career advancement.