Manufacturing Controls Engineer (2nd Shift)

Location: Jefferson City, Tennessee, United States; onsite manufacturing or production environment; second shift, generally 4:00 pm–2:30 am EST

Salary: $68,600–$109,200 per year

Company

JLG, an Oshkosh company, develops access equipment and related products, including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles, and accessories.

What you will do

• Develop, configure, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain process control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Program and support PLC software, safety systems, HMI packages, SCADA systems, and PC networking technology.
• Improve equipment reliability, safety, throughput, energy efficiency, and uptime through continuous improvement projects.
• Resolve production equipment issues and provide technical support across facility processes.
• Manage equipment and facilities projects, operate test equipment, and analyze resulting data.
• Create and maintain technical training documentation for plant physical assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Internship or co-op experience focused on controls or software development.
• Availability for second-shift hours is required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for controls, robotics, networking, and automated equipment in a production environment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, dust, moving machinery, temperature changes, extended standing, repetitive motions, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Required use of personal protective equipment when applicable.

Nice to have

• PLC programming experience with Allen Bradley and Rockwell Automation platforms.
• Experience with safety scanners, safety PLCs, machine safety systems, and industrial robotics, including FANUC and Yaskawa robots.
• Experience with robotic welding systems, automated manufacturing equipment, Ignition HMI, AutoCAD, CREO, Windchill, and industrial vision systems.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, DeviceNet, and fieldbus communications.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture with opportunities to support team member growth and success.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Equal opportunity employment and merit-based selection.