Controls Engineer

Manchester, NH

Full Time

Engineering

Experienced

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Merrimack Manufacturing is a medical device manufacturer located in the Manchester Millyard. We are a growing manufacturing company that will play a crucial part in bringing innovative and life changing products to life.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Merrimack Manufacturing LLC is recruiting for a Controls Engineer for developing and validating state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. This key role is responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing control systems in a cross-functional environment. The Controls Engineer will have ownership of all machine control, software, data collection, database reporting and vision inspection processes used in the production environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage control systems portion (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, computers, and communications) of new and ongoing production equipment projects, including validation.
Update, modify, and continuously improve manufacturing controls systems including PLCs, HMIs, electrical distribution elements, motor controls, operator interfaces, vision inspections elements, robotics, and pneumatics distribution and control.
Effectively and proactively identify root-causes of observed issues or control systems risks, then complete robust, sustained corrective actions.
Utilize machine data and database elements to develop (with other engineering assistance as needed) visible process performance tools for engineering and operations daily process monitoring.
Lead the development and deployment of Industry 4.0/IIoT elements in non-automated and semi-automated assembly environments, including pick-to-bin, augmented reality, machine monitoring, and visual factory elements.
Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and other company team members for preventative and reactive repair projects.
Maintain frequent and regular contact with operations and engineering to understand and address observed or perceived issues with equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

3-5 years of experience with PLC programming and controls troubleshooting in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, medical preferred.
Extensive knowledge of and ability to design, troubleshoot, and use ladder logic, relay controls, and controls power circuitry.
Complete knowledge of and ability to use RS232, Ethernet/IP, and remote I/O communications protocols
Understanding of and/or ability to use JAVA, Python, SQL and/or Visual Basic.
Complete understanding and ability to use Excel, Word, Access, and all related computer software for machine design, programming, backup, and monitoring
Experience with various sensor technologies including but not limited to 0-20ma, 4-20ma, 0-5VDC, and 0-10VDC analog signals.
Experience and knowledge pertaining to motors and drives operating from 208/120VAC, 24VDC, 12VDC
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities daily

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or equivalent experience.

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