Senior Controls Engineer

				Overview:

MPI is a worldwide leader in manufacturing specialized equipment for the investment casting industry.  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.

MPI 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. 

Responsibilities:

* Supports MPI lean culture and initiatives by attending and participating in daily lean meetings while supporting efforts to make continuous improvements throughout MPI.
* Project 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:
* Provides guidance and direction to other Controls engineers
* Estimating hours required for the Controls portion of the project.
* Electrical enclosure design support.
* Electrical schematic design.
* Hands-on PLC and HMI programming.
* Hands-on Robotic programming is desirable.
* Knowledge of vision systems is desirable.
* Project documentation, including operation instructions.
* Project checking.
* Manufacturing assembly support.

* Electrical Design: Responsible for creating electrical schematics, plc program logic, and electrical enclosure designs within the constraints determined by the given project, time, cost, performance.
* Global 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)
* Documentation: Responsible for ensuring MPI documentation standards are followed and completed. (ECR's, machine manuals, check lists, etc.)
* Scheduling & 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.
* Comm/SAT: When required capable to travel to customers site to support installation, commissioning, and Site acceptance testing.
* Follows ANSI & OSHA standards and MPI safety rules and regulations.
* Other duties as assigned by management.

Principal Activities:

* This is a leadership position focused on project management and controls design; individuals will spend 50% of their effort toward project-based activities.
* Key activities in scope:
* Performs and supports all activities for Controls Engineers, continuous improvement, PLC, HMI, and Robot controls design, etc.
* Maintains project schedule and Epicor projects for on time delivery
* Performs tasks as described in MPI document "Eng Task List Rxx"
* Supervisory activities

* Activities out of scope:
* 50% of available time is not available for project-based activities.
* Project planning

Qualifications:

* Experience in electrical design and programming of capital equipment that includes mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assemblies.
* Sound understanding of electrical design, schematics, and electrical codes regarding machine tool design.
* Sound computer skills, MS Office, Cad for Schematic creation.
* Vast knowledge of machine tool electrical design.
* Vast knowledge of PLC programming. Omron, AB, and Siemens are desirable.
* .Vast knowledge of HMI programming. Indusoft is desirable.
* Vast knowledge of Robotics' programming. ABB and Fanuc are desirable.
* Proficient using Microsoft Office, Cad for schematics, and MPI information system "Epicor"
* Ability to know when to seek guidance.
* Ability to evaluate a process for efficiency and waste 
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Methodical approach to problem solving
* Flexible, able to react to changing needs.
* Advanced communication skills, able to work with and lead others.
* Good organizational skills, able to plan a project from beginning to end.
* Good judgment skills, able to consider how decisions affect overall company.
* Good leadership skills, guiding team members
* Due to ITAR contracts with our customers, all MPI employees are required to be US citizens.

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus 6 to 10 years of related experience.
			

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