Job Description:

Controls Engineer

Amsted Rail-Griffin Wheel, the leading manufacturer of railroad wheels in North America, is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Controls Engineer for our Groveport foundry.

The Controls Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations. Provides for continuous improvement of manufacturing operations through the design, selection and installation of new equipment and systems and the modification of existing equipment and systems. Provides support to maintenance operations. Creates and/or maintains current documentation of equipment and systems.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation


• 100% Employee Ownership - You'll receive company shares in addition to your salary!


• Lucrative Incentive Bonus Opportunity


• Generous 4% 401k Match


• HSA Option


• Over 150 Years of Proven Business Success


• And Many More Benefits

Responsibilities will include:

• Provides for the continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and equipment. Assures maximum reliability of equipment, processes and procedures.


• Provides engineering support to operations in the troubleshooting, rebuilding and repair of electrical equipment and automated systems


• Design, develop and deploy machine and gauge control systems; integrated automation including robotics and servo controls; HMI systems; and data collection systems, according to company design standards


• Provides complete project management for new machine and system modifications, installations and upgrades.


• Creates and/or maintains current documentation of processes and operating procedures.


• Maintains a high level of personal and professional knowledge of related technologies and manufacturing systems.


• Performs other assigned duties as determined by the manager


• Provide training as required for plant personnel in operation of the HMI and SCADA equipment

Requirements for this position are:

• BS in electrical engineering or equivalent professional qualifications


• Minimum of 2 years' experience commissioning and troubleshooting machine/ process controls


• Fluent in editing and developing PLC programs


• Able to deliver complete and accurate electrical system drawing packages

If you possess the required qualifications and interested in applying for this opportunity, must apply online at www.amstedrail.com/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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