Controls/Automation Engineer (Siemens PLC)

Location: Onsite in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States

Company

Develops technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility, with industrial products and systems made from rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics for energy, agriculture, construction, automotive, transportation, and rail applications.

What you will do

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs and HMIs for mixing and compounding equipment.
• Troubleshoot control systems, drives, and instrumentation to reduce production downtime.
• Maintain control-program documentation and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate on equipment installations, process improvements, capital projects, and new-equipment implementations.
• Support FactoryTalk and other automation software implementations, including MES, Camline, Iconics, and WiriTec.
• Train maintenance technicians and contribute to continuous-improvement programs such as TPOC, Gemba, and 5S.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation, controls automation, mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
• At least 2 years of experience with control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical schematics, industrial networks, PLCs, Allen Bradley, and Siemens systems.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and basic hand tools, including multimeters.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to support production and maintenance teams.
• Ability to support night and weekend shifts as needed.

Nice to have

• Five or more years of experience with control systems in manufacturing.
• Experience with technology development and implementation processes.
• Project management experience.
• Experience implementing standards or strategic projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Cross-functional collaboration on continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Confidential handling of applicant information under EEO guidelines.
• Visa sponsorship is limited to existing employees.