Our client, a leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing, is seeking an early career Manufacturing/Controls Engineer to join their team in Plattsburgh, NY!

Job Description

The engineering department provides solutions from new equipment to re-tooling and redeployment of existing assets. It supports the operational groups through cross-functional teams where troubleshooting, root cause analysis, FMEA, TPM, and other manufacturing-related interventions are required. The Controls Engineer will develop, specify, procure, and implement capital projects involving new equipment required to further manufacture products once they have been molded.

Responsibilities

• Specify and procure new manufacturing equipment.
• Design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems for automated machinery and robotics.
• Program PLCs with familiarity in Allen Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell, or Omron preferred.
• Develop new manufacturing equipment with vendors.
• Specify electrical components, design, and document machine electrical schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Apply knowledge of Cartesian, 6 Axis robot, continuous and indexed automation.
• Manage equipment installation and retooling projects.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems to determine root cause.
• Manage 'new product development' secondary operation designs from concept through completion.
• Create CAD drawings for CNC machining and fabrication, BOM, and assembly prints.

Skills & Qualifications

• 1 to 2+ years of experience in a hands-on manufacturing position with production equipment familiarity.
• B.S. degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience with equipment procurement and vendor management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead equipment and equipment improvement projects to successful completion (on time, within budget, production capable).
• Willingness to be hands-on with equipment and machine upgrades.
• Ability to manipulate 2D equipment drawings and plant layouts.

Work Environment

Manufacturing setting in Plattsburgh, NY with approximately 470 employees, including about 35 in engineering (molding, automation, tooling)