Controls Engineer

Job Description

MBS is hiring a Controls Engineer in Cincinnati, OH. This position is a full-time, direct hire opportunity.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the electrical and controls design and programming content of one (or several) projects from project start in engineering to final acceptance by customer.

Design PLC and HMI logic using products from different manufacturers (primarily AB and Siemens).

Review engineering files and design products to meet applicable specs.

Interact and communicate with customers, project managers, vendors, and the controls group as project dictates.

Oversee or complete AutoCAD electrical drawing package generation of projects including customer approval, wiring schematics & panel layout.

Generate bill of material, estimate cost of purchased items, and requisition all necessary material and components.

Research and use new software and hardware packages.

Support all other departments on a need basis regarding electrical components/programming of machines.

Assist engineers, designers, electricians and customers with debugging and machine runoffs.

Support projects in the field, during start-up and through warranty period.

Other functions as directed.

May assist in the training of new employees and oversight of designers.

REQUIREMENTS

Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical or controls engineering and/or 2-4 years of relevant technical experience.

Must have product component level knowledge and AutoCAD Electric experience.

Requires multiple projects to be handled at one time.

Project management experience is a plus.

Must have basic Microsoft Office knowledge.

Capital equipment experience a plus.

Must be able to communicate verbally and/or in writing with other employees, and customers.

Must be able to present information to groups of people.

College level mathematics required as well as use of calculations consistent with the electrical design.

Identify work process problems and solutions.

Maintain local in appropriate professional organizations/associations as necessary.

Will need to go into shop environment on an as needed basis.

Must be able to periodically travel to customer’s jobsite for startups, machine commissioning and warranty work as dictated by project.

Most stays are from 1-2 days, some could be more.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to move or lift to 50lbs.

Ability to reach, grasp, hold, push, pull, bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel.

Ability to utilize hand/eye coordination.

Sit at workstation for prolonged periods of time.

Communication skills.

ABOUT THE KABLE GROUP

For over 50 years, The Kable Group has been committed to connecting candidates looking for reliable work opportunities with companies in need of workforce solutions. We leverage our expertise in core industries to ensure that the needs of our clients and our candidates alike are satisfied. Whether it’s a professional position, skilled labor need, or an education opportunity, The Kable Group’s suite of solutions caters to finding the right fit, every time.

At the Kable Group, we do not just accept diversity — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it. Read our full diversity statement here.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Full-time