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Staff Engineer – Controls and Automation
Kennametal. Support, develop, troubleshoot, and improve industrial control systems and automated manufacturing equipment .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in industrial control systems, PLC programming, and automation solutions, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing environments. Capable of providing technical support and mentoring while ensuring compliance with engineering and safety standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
PLC ProgrammingIndustrial Control SystemsMachine Safety SystemsHMI/SCADA DevelopmentProject Management
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Hard Skills
Controls EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAutomationTroubleshootingAnalytical Problem-SolvingIndustrial RoboticsAutomated Material Handling SystemsServo SystemsVFDsMotion Control
Soft Skills
Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationTime ManagementTeam CollaborationIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
Allen-BradleyRockwell AutomationSiemensControl PanelsElectrical SystemsSafety CircuitsI/O ListsControl DocumentationSystem Documentation
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingAutomationSafety StandardsElectrical SchematicsProcess Transfers
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support, develop, troubleshoot, and improve industrial control systems and automated manufacturing equipment
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or similar platforms
- Diagnose and resolve issues involving controls, sensors, motors, drives, relays, safety circuits, control panels, and electrical systems
- Ensure control and electrical systems comply with applicable engineering and safety standards
- Support installation, commissioning, startup, and qualification of new equipment and automated systems
- Collaborate with equipment suppliers and system integrators on automation solution design, implementation, and troubleshooting
- Lead or support automation projects focused on safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and manufacturing cost reduction
- Partner with electricians, maintenance technicians, manufacturing engineers, and operations personnel to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions
- Provide technical support, training, and mentoring to engineers and technical personnel
- Support equipment and process transfers while driving automation standardization across the organization
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control documentation, I/O lists, and system documentation
- Ensure documentation is completed and maintained for new and modified equipment
- Travel up to 25% depending on project activity and support requirements across manufacturing facilities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field required
- Preferred minimum of 10 years of practical experience in controls engineering, electrical engineering, automation, or related manufacturing environments
- Extensive experience with industrial control systems and PLC programming
- Strong knowledge of industrial robotics, automated material handling systems, servo systems, VFDs, motion control, and industrial networking
- Experience with machine safety systems and safety PLCs required
- Hands-on experience working with industrial manufacturing equipment
- HMI/SCADA development and troubleshooting experience preferred
- Project management experience preferred
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Willingness to support multiple manufacturing locations as business needs require
Benefits
Comp & perks- No benefits, perks, or compensation extras are specified in the posting