Senior Controls Engineer

Job ID: 2620 

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for the electrical control integrity and functionality of all manufacturing equipment used in the production of writing instruments.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design electrical control systems for automated assembly and packaging equipment per OSHA standards and NFPA ’79 guidelines.
• Write programs for programmable logic controllers.
• Understand, annotate, and modify existing PLC programs while having limited supporting documentation.
• Troubleshooting robotics systems and applications
• Specify and program A/C servo systems
• Electrically evaluate safety measures on new and existing processes
• Approve electrical designs on all new equipment
• Design, setup, and program human machine interfaces
• Integrate new levels of automation into existing processes
• Collaborate with Engineers and Technicians to design and apply new system processes
• Drive standardization of electrical components in all manufacturing processes
• Optimize machine performance electrically to maximize overall equipment effectiveness
• Design and implement control enhancements to maximize product quality
• Assist the maintenance staff in diagnosing problems with manufacturing equipment and implementing solutions
• Train maintenance technicians to upgrade their electrical knowledge skill set

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Requirements also include a working knowledge of machine design, AC/DC motor controls, AC/DC servo systems, and a familiarity with NFPA’79.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs and human machine interfaces
• Knowledge of Omron PLCs, and human machine interfaces are considered a plus. 
• Candidate must possess good written and verbal communication skills in addition to strong organizational and planning skills.
• Candidate must also be a self-starter and team oriented player with a strong self-initiative, able to work with minimal supervision and take a proactive approach to problem solving.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  

B.S.E.E., with 5+ years hands-on experience, in design of, programming, implementing, and troubleshooting PLC based controls platforms on high-speed assembly equipment.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.