Controls Engineer – High-Pressure Die Casting – Hpdc
| Company | ALTEN Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Kokomo, IN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in control systems for HPDC or automotive manufacturing
- Strong expertise in Allen-Bradley PLC programming, troubleshooting, and system integration
- Experience with HMI design, SCADA systems, and industrial robotics in manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of die casting automation, servo systems, and motion control technologies
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet)
- Strong problem-solving skills related to control systems, automation, and process optimization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to travel 20-40% as needed
Responsibilities
- Develop, program, and troubleshoot control systems for HPDC equipment, focusing on Allen-Bradley PLCs (Rockwell Automation)
- Design and optimize HMI and SCADA systems to improve operator interface and process monitoring
- Diagnose and resolve automation and electrical control system issues, ensuring maximum overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Configure and maintain industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet)
- Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams to support new model launches and production capacity expansions
- Integrate and optimize robotics, servo systems, and motion control applications in HPDC operations
- Develop and implement predictive maintenance and fault detection strategies to minimize downtime
- Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards (IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP, and GD&T)
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation efficiency, cycle time reduction, and defect elimination
- Maintain and update electrical schematics, PLC programming documentation, and troubleshooting guides
- Support commissioning, validation, and integration of new HPDC automation systems
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.