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McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.\nPhysical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.\n Join Our Team\nMcWane Poles is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to join our team. As a sister company of McWane Ductile, McWane Poles is a leading manufacturer of utility poles and structures serving the power transmission and distribution industry. We are committed to safety, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.\nThe Controls Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated manufacturing systems while supporting plant operations and developing maintenance team capabilities.\nWhy Join McWane Poles?\nOpportunity to work with advanced manufacturing and automation technologies.\nHands-on involvement in impactful plant improvement projects.\nCollaborative team environment focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.\nCareer growth and professional development opportunities within the McWane family of companies.\nKey Responsibilities\nDemonstrate a commitment to plant safety by adhering to all safety policies, safe work practices, and housekeeping standards.\nTrain and develop plant electricians to improve their understanding of industrial controls and troubleshooting techniques.\nTroubleshoot, debug, and modify PLC and HMI programs to improve equipment reliability, process performance, and reduce downtime.\nCommunicate corrective actions and repair details to operators, supervisors, managers, and maintenance personnel.\nInstall, repair, upgrade, and maintain electrical and electronic equipment used throughout the manufacturing process.\nCollaborate effectively with team members, vendors, internal customers, and external support groups.\nManage assigned projects and ensure completion within established timelines.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and reliability.\nAssist in the design and implementation of new control systems and automation technologies.\n Required Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\n3-5 years of industrial controls experience in a manufacturing environment.\nStrong experience using digital multimeters and electrical diagnostic equipment.\nAbility to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.\nAdvanced PLC and CNC troubleshooting skills with strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.\nExperience troubleshooting and modifying:Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs\nSiemens PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs\n\nProficiency with:Siemens STEP 7 SIMATIC Manager\nSiemens TIA Portal\nSiemens SINAMICS STARTER\nAllen-Bradley RSLogix 5000\nFactoryTalk View\n\nWorking knowledge of industrial communication networks, including Ethernet and Profinet.\nStrong teamwork and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.\nHands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving.\nUnderstanding of environmental regulations and commitment to compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.\nStrong commitment to engineering ethics, professionalism, and continuous improvement.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with controls and instrumentation, including:Encoders\nSensors\nTransducers\nPressure and flow instrumentation\n\nExperience with machine safety systems, including:Area scanners\nLight curtains\nSafety relays\nPressure-sensitive mats\n\nExperience with AutoCAD, Vault, or similar design and document management software.\nExperience monitoring environmental emissions and compliance systems.\nSystem design experience, including the ability to develop, install, and troubleshoot current and future manufacturing processes.\nExperience commissioning automation systems and supporting capital projects.\n All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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