Controls Engineer

Automation & Controls Engineering

• Design, program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems supporting manufacturing equipment and plant operations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve HMI and SCADA applications to enhance equipment monitoring and operational performance.
• Support proprietary control platforms and automation technologies used throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Commission new equipment through hardware verification, I/O validation, functional testing, and startup activities.

Industrial Networking & Operational Technology

• Manage and support operational technology (OT) networks connecting production systems, automation devices, and enterprise applications.
• Configure and maintain industrial Ethernet infrastructure, network communications, and managed switches.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and communication issues across both modern Ethernet and legacy industrial communication systems.
• Collaborate with IT teams to support network integration, cybersecurity considerations, and OT/IT connectivity initiatives.

Data Acquisition & Manufacturing Intelligence

• Maintain and support plant-wide data collection, historian, and SCADA systems.
• Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and automated notification systems that provide real-time operational visibility.
• Improve manufacturing data accessibility to support decision-making, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Equipment Support & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, automation, and network-related issues affecting production equipment.
• Support and troubleshoot motion control systems, including variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems, motors, and related equipment.
• Perform hands-on equipment support and repair activities to minimize downtime and maintain operational performance.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability.

Project Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead automation upgrades, equipment retrofits, and process improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.
• Document system changes, troubleshooting activities, and project outcomes in accordance with company standards and maintenance management processes.
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize production efficiency and equipment performance.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance and support to automation, maintenance, and instrumentation personnel.
• Serve as a key technical resource for controls-related projects and complex troubleshooting efforts.
• Collaborate across departments to implement automation solutions that support business objective

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.