Senior Controls Engineer

Charter Steel is hiring a Senior Controls Engineer at our Fostoria OH location! Join a debt-free company that annually reinvests $100M in CapEx!

Alternative Job Titles: Automation Controls Engineer, Controls Systems Engineer, Electromechanical Engineer, Project Engineer, Automation Engineer, SCADA Engineer

About Charter Steel:

Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience.  Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies. 

Job Summary: The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining systems that support both hardware and software aspects of motion control, SCADA, and automation projects. This role will collaborate closely with the maintenance and operations teams to enhance safety protocols, minimize downtime, and drive business advancement through modernization and digitization initiatives.

Position specifics:

• Location:  Fostoria OH

• Schedule:  First shift with off-shift calls (average 3-4 per quarter)

• Travel: Up to 10%

• Relocation: Relocation benefits within the US available.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Charter Manufacturing is unable to sponsor for employment visas at this time.

Key responsibilities:

• Solve complex control engineering challenges and program using IEC 61131-3 languages within Rockwell Automation and Siemens toolsets.

• Provide 24/7 support for businesses and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to fix root-cause issues, reduce downtime, and improve safety.

• Design, select, manage, program, and commission automation equipment to enhance existing systems, including PLC programming and interfacing with HMI, MES, and SQL database systems.

• Enable internal and external partners to understand design standards, implementation strategies, and best practices, while maintaining proper documentation.

• Identify opportunities to increase safety, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve quality.

• Mentor and train others to improve safety, lower downtime, and expand off-hour support resources.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or commensurate experience.

• Five plus years of professional experience with automation and control systems design.

• High level of proficiency working with PLC Hardware, PLC programming, automation controls, and Control Systems

• Ability to contribute on large scale projects.

• Knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A). 

• Knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI B11/RIA 15, OSHA).

• Good working knowledge of CAD for updating and creating electrical drawings.

• Applicable knowledge of HMI and programming languages.

• Availability for on-call rotation 2-4x per month

Nice to haves:

• Eight plus years of professional experience with automation and control systems design. 

• Experience with multiple PLC languages.

• Experience in Power Systems and Power Electronics.

• Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives 

• Heavy Industrial or similar industrial experience.

• Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments 

• Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet networks, Wireless Networks, and field bus networking.

• Experience with motion control systems consisting of motors, drives, and encoders.

• Knowledge of cyber-security protocols and methods to ensure systems are secure and protected.

Take the next step in your career, apply today!

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We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).