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.
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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:
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Provides guidance and direction to other Controls engineers
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Estimating hours required for the Controls portion of the project.
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Electrical enclosure design support.
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Electrical schematic design.
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Hands-on PLC and HMI programming.
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Hands-on Robotic programming is desirable.
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Knowledge of vision systems is desirable.
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Project documentation, including operation instructions.
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Project checking.
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Manufacturing assembly support.
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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.
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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)
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Documentation: Responsible for ensuring MPI documentation standards are followed and completed. (ECR’s, machine manuals, check lists, etc.)
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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.
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Comm/SAT: When required capable to travel to customers site to support installation, commissioning, and Site acceptance testing.
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Follows ANSI & OSHA standards and MPI safety rules and regulations.
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Other duties as assigned by management.
Principal Activities:
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This is a leadership position focused on project management and controls design; individuals will spend 50% of their effort toward project-based activities.
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Key activities in scope:
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Performs and supports all activities for Controls Engineers, continuous improvement, PLC, HMI, and Robot controls design, etc.
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Maintains project schedule and Epicor projects for on time delivery
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Performs tasks as described in MPI document “Eng Task List Rxx”
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Supervisory activities
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Activities out of scope:
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50% of available time is not available for project-based activities.
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Project planning
Qualifications:
- Experience in electrical design and programming of capital equipment that includes mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assemblies.
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Sound understanding of electrical design, schematics, and electrical codes regarding machine tool design.
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Sound computer skills, MS Office, Cad for Schematic creation.
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Vast knowledge of machine tool electrical design.
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Vast knowledge of PLC programming. Omron, AB, and Siemens are desirable.
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.Vast knowledge of HMI programming. Indusoft is desirable.
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Vast knowledge of Robotics’ programming. ABB and Fanuc are desirable.
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Proficient using Microsoft Office, Cad for schematics, and MPI information system “Epicor”
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Ability to know when to seek guidance.
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Ability to evaluate a process for efficiency and waste
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Methodical approach to problem solving
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Flexible, able to react to changing needs.
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Advanced communication skills, able to work with and lead others.
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Good organizational skills, able to plan a project from beginning to end.
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Good judgment skills, able to consider how decisions affect overall company.
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Good leadership skills, guiding team members
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Due to ITAR contracts with our customers, all MPI employees are required to be US citizens.
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus 6 to 10 years of related experience.
Company Website:
www.mpi-systems.com
Company Profile:
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Competitive salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 to commensurate with experience.
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Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO.
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Be part of an innovative company that invests in your growth.
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Work with advanced technologies in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
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Contribute to meaningful projects that make an impact on global manufacturing.
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Opportunity for career advancement.
Ready to join a company where innovation and continuous improvement drive success? Apply today and become part of MPI’s dynamic engineering team.
