Controls Manufacturing Engineer

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Responsibilities

• Develop standards and specific control type and configuration for new equipment used in the manufacturing process.
• Develop and maintain required documentation to support controls applications used in the manufacturing process, including operation and maintenance.
• Oversee installation of control systems on new and/or existing equipment.
• Make programming changes that are required to maintain and improve the manufacturing processes.
• Analyze and recommend improvement to manufacturing processes, which will benefit from automation techniques.
• Train production and maintenance personnel in control operations, maintenance and programming functions.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering department in the development and design of new tooling used in the manufacturing process.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, quality standards, safety standards and OSHA compliance.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Math, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field or Strong Electrical and Controls background.
• 3 - 7 years directly related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to work alone or as a team, and able to multitask.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, specifically ControlLogix, CompactLogix and MicroLogix.
• Experience with Allen Bradley Panelview plus HMIs.
• Experience with Allen Bradley VFDs.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA software.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Experience troubleshooting and commissioning fieldbus networks (Ethernet/IP).
• Experience creating and modifying schematics with AutoCAD.
• Experience in industrial equipment design and troubleshooting.
• Experience in electrical panel building.
• Experience adding/removing tags from OPC servers such as Kepware.
• Experience integrating with other systems such as Pinpoint, SQL, AS400.
• Experience maintaining Variable Frequency Drives including setup, programming, and troubleshooting, preferably Allen Bradley PowerFlex 525 and 753.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Generous matching contribution to 401(k).
• Financial wellness education and consultation.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Gym & personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Paid volunteer time off through the Polaris Foundation.