Controls Engineer
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Group Presentation
thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.
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Company Presentation
thyssenkrupp integrated its Forging & Machining and Undercarriage businesses to start the new business unit Forged Technologies. With roughly 7,000 employees at 18 production sites in seven different countries, thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies has sales of over one billion euros and operates over 50 forging press lines and more than 150 machining and assembly lines in seven countries. The product portfolio includes undercarriage systems for heavy machinery as well as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, chassis products, transmission systems and rotor shafts for the automotive industry.
Shift: 2-2-3 rotation, 5a-5p
The Controls Engineer is primarily responsible for hands-on troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing plant equipment to minimize downtime and support reliable production. The position also supports special electronics, controls, and automation projects as needed.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant equipment involving checking voltages, changing out bad components, cables, switching out gauges, as well as making camera and software adjustments
PLCs troubleshooting, programing and diagnose machine faults/failures
Research and recommend machine control upgrades to address outdated controls
Document changes to electrical drawings and generate upgraded drawings
Prepare daily log reports and document/track the off-shift activity to ensure proper follow-up on machine problems and repairs
Work on special projects such as machine function additions and troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment
Adding PLC relay outputs at the request of the customer
Other projects and responsibilities as specified
This is a hands-on position. Requires getting inside machines to inspect and/or replace parts, disassembling covers, etc.
Qualifications
- Education/Credentials/Certifications Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Length of Experience Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting electronic controls in a manufacturing setting
- Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting electronic controls in a manufacturing setting
- Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of electronics Knowledge of Fanuc and ABB robot electronic maintenance and programming Knowledge of automated transfer systems like gantries Knowledge of CNC Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, & Allen Bradley control systems Understanding of schematics and program reading Knowledgeable in a variety of machine software Ability to work independently as well as with a team PLC experience, CNC troubleshooting experience, and AC/ DC servo drive experience Basic algebraic mathematical ability Understanding of standard to metric conversions Excellent oral and written language ability Ability to follow step-by-step procedures Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Willingness to learn Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Project Management skills Proficient in English Language Ability to work independently as well as with a team Walking in a manufacturing setting with multiple stairs and inclines
- Knowledge of electronics
- Knowledge of Fanuc and ABB robot electronic maintenance and programming
- Knowledge of automated transfer systems like gantries
- Knowledge of CNC
- Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, & Allen Bradley control systems
- Understanding of schematics and program reading
- Knowledgeable in a variety of machine software
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- PLC experience, CNC troubleshooting experience, and AC/ DC servo drive experience
- Basic algebraic mathematical ability
- Understanding of standard to metric conversions
- Excellent oral and written language ability
- Ability to follow step-by-step procedures
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Project Management skills
- Proficient in English Language
- Walking in a manufacturing setting with multiple stairs and inclines
- The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Contact Details
We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
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Your Benefits With Us
- We offer an outstanding Benefits Package that includes:
- Company Tuition Reimbursement Package. Quarterly Bonus Program.
- 401K Match
- 120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period.
- Competitive wage with a Skill Pay Program that includes a work service credit on relative education and experience.
- Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options ranging from $4.62 to $57.62 a week. We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums.
- Dental plans ranging from $0.48 to $4.15 a week.
- Vision Plans ranging from $0.35 to $3.69 a week.
- Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability.
- 11 paid Holidays.
- Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement.
We Value Diversity
thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Co., LLC is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [email protected] .
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