Nvent
ControlsEngineer
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“Controls Engineer at Nvent. Skills: Controls engineering, Automation engineering, PLC programming, HMI development. Implement machine controls architecture. Implement machine controls performance”
What You'll Achieve.
Sustain automation-based activities; Optimize automation-based activities; Improve equipment up-time; Improve equipment throughput; Improve product quality
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, 5+ years of production test system development, Hands on experience with PLC programming, Hands on experience with HMI development, Hands on experience with industrial communication protocols, background in instrumentation, background in electro-mechanical systems, Experience supporting end-of-line test systems, Experience implementing end-of-line test systems, Familiarity with capital equipment, Familiarity with automation hardware, Working knowledge of database systems, troubleshooting skills, attention to detail
Nice to Have
Exposure to helium leak testing is a plus
What You'll Do.
Implement machine controls architecture
Implement machine controls performance
Debug machine controls architecture
Debug machine controls performance
Maintain machine controls architecture
Maintain machine controls performance
Support site-wide optimization tasks
Support NPI automation initiatives
Ensure product introduction
Ensure equipment introduction
Assist equipment procurement
Assist equipment integration
Review specifications
Support FAT activities
Support SAT activities
Collaborate with machine builders
Collaborate with production controls engineering
Transition new equipment
Develop data acquisition systems
Develop logging systems
Maintain data acquisition systems
Maintain logging systems
Track equipment performance
Support helium leak testing
Support functional testing
Implement control logic
Implement safety interlocks
Apply modular design principles
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with all departments; Collaborate with R&D; Collaborate with NPI Engineering; Collaborate with Facilities Maintenance; Collaborate with Operations; Collaborate with Leadership; Collaborate with production controls engineering; Collaborate with machine builders
Full Job Description
We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. As a Controls Engineer supporting our Manufacturing Engineering function, you will support the industrial automation segment of all equipment at the Anoka manufacturing site. Specifically supporting automation related tasks in conjunction with day/day manufacturing operations, support of site and equipment optimization efforts, and assisting in bringing new automation equipment into the facility. Through implementation, debug, and maintenance of the control systems that power our production equipment and new facilities automation, you will work closely with the all departments including R&D, NPI Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, Operations, and Leadership, to sustain and optimize all automation-based activities. _***This role will work onsite, 5 days a week in Anoka, MN***_ **WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:** * Implement, debug, and maintain the machine controls architecture/performance for all site automation. Specific areas of focus include PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and industrial communication networks. * Upon assignment, support site-wide optimization tasks tied to automation. Areas of focus include up-time, equipment throughput, and overall product quality of all mechanized equipment. * Upon assignment, support NPI automation initiatives to ensure appropriate product and equipment introduction into operations. Assist in equipment procurement and integration, including reviewing specifications, supporting FAT/SAT activities, and collaborating with machine builders. * Collaborate with production controls engineering to transition new equipment into sustained production support. * Develop and maintain data acquisition and logging systems, ensuring accurate tracking of test results and equipment performance. * Support hel
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