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We are looking for a hands-on senior controls engineer to develop, design and collaborate on the creation of control systems for our equipment. This includes: leading the team through multiple projects, creating electrical schematics, PLC program logic, developing and modifying controls, and ensuring our equipment is safe, efficient and cutting-edge. This position leads 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.\nMPI drives a LEAN culture, focused on customer service excellence. We do this by working to simplify our processes and driving out waste or non-value-added activities. We value participation at all levels and invest in our employees’ training to achieve continuous development of our dynamic team.\nResponsibilities\nSupports MPI lean culture and initiatives by attending and participating in daily lean meetings while supporting efforts to make continuous improvements throughout MPI.\nProject Supervision: Oversees the completion of an electrical design for a project with limited supervision. Works directly with Sr. Mechanical Engineer to satisfy project requirements. These responsibilities include the following:\nProvides guidance and direction to other Controls engineers\nEstimating hours required for the Controls portion of the project.\nElectrical enclosure design support.\nElectrical schematic design.\nHands-on PLC and HMI programming.\nHands-on Robotic programming is desirable.\nKnowledge of vision systems is desirable.\nProject documentation, including operation instructions.\nProject checking.\nManufacturing assembly support.\nElectrical Design: Responsible for creating electrical schematics, plc program logic, and electrical enclosure designs within the constraints determined by the given project, time, cost, performance.\nGlobal decision making: Takes into consideration the short- and long-term impact of a decision along with the effect the decision has on the entire organization. (Does what’s best for the company)\nDocumentation: Responsible for ensuring MPI documentation standards are followed and completed. (ECR’s, machine manuals, check lists, etc.)\nScheduling & Reports: Responsible for reporting the status of the project in accordance with Epicor Projects (MPI’s information system) and the engineering production schedule at each weekly meeting. If a problem occurs that requires immediate attention, it is the Sr. Engineer’s responsibility to report to the Principal Engineer or department manager.\nComm/SAT: When required capable to travel to customers site to support installation, commissioning, and Site acceptance testing.\nFollows ANSI & OSHA standards and MPI safety rules and regulations.\nOther duties as assigned by management.\nPrincipal Activities:\nThis is a leadership position focused on project management and controls design; individuals will spend 50% of their effort toward project-based activities.\nKey activities in scope:\nPerforms and supports all activities for Controls Engineers, continuous improvement, PLC, HMI, and Robot controls design, etc.\nMaintains project schedule and Epicor projects for on time delivery\nPerforms tasks as described in MPI document “Eng Task List Rxx”\nSupervisory activities\nActivities out of scope:\n50% of available time is not available for project-based activities.\nProject planning\nQualifications\nExperience in electrical design and programming of capital equipment that includes mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assemblies.\nSound understanding of electrical design, schematics, and electrical codes regarding machine tool design.\nSound computer skills, MS Office, Cad for Schematic creation.\nVast knowledge of machine tool electrical design.\nVast knowledge of PLC programming. Omron, AB, and Siemens are desirable.\n.Vast knowledge of HMI programming. Indusoft is desirable.\nVast knowledge of Robotics’ programming. ABB and Fanuc are desirable.\nProficient using Microsoft Office, Cad for schematics, and MPI information system “Epicor”\nAbility to know when to seek guidance.\nAbility to evaluate a process for efficiency and waste \nAbility to work independently and as part of a team\nMethodical approach to problem solving\nFlexible, able to react to changing needs.\nAdvanced communication skills, able to work with and lead others.\nGood organizational skills, able to plan a project from beginning to end.\nGood judgment skills, able to consider how decisions affect overall company.\nGood leadership skills, guiding team members\nDue to ITAR contracts with our customers, all MPI employees are required to be US citizens.\nEducation and Experience:\nBachelor's degree or equivalent, plus 6 to 10 years of related experience.\nCompany Profile\nWhy Join MPI\nCompetitive salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 to commensurate with experience.\nExcellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO.\nBe part of an innovative company that invests in your growth.\nWork with advanced technologies in a collaborative, team-focused environment.\nContribute to meaningful projects that make an impact on global manufacturing.\nOpportunity for career advancement.\nReady to join a company where innovation and continuous improvement drive success? 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