Manufacturing Technology Controls Engineer

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Amerex.  Our company stands as a global leader in fire suppression products, driven by our commitment to our team members, communities, and customers. We embrace individual differences and actively recruit team members from diverse backgrounds and skill sets, irrespective of race, gender, or ethnicity. At Amerex, we are dedicated to continuous collaboration and innovation, striving to remain leaders in our industry.

Every position is rooted in a culture that aligns with eight guiding principles: Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability, and Trust. These principles are the foundation of McWane, Inc. and serve as a compass, offering personal guidance to navigate daily work situations.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Automation & Equipment Manager, this position will be responsible for assisting in process improvements, equipment design, and project management associated with the various controls processes.

Shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Develop, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs on the Rockwell Automation platform
• (Studio 5000, ControlLogix and CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View), following site standards for tag naming, routine structure, and documentation.
• Design, configure, and support industrial control networks including EtherNet/IP, device-level ring architectures, managed switches, and IP addressing schemes, in coordination with IT on OT network security and segmentation.
• Evaluate existing control systems, code, and network architecture; identify gaps in reliability, safety, maintainability, and performance; and design and implement improvements.
• Translate product and process requirements into control system specifications by studying equipment, assembly operations, and process flow on the floor with production, quality, and maintenance.
• Specify, procure, install, and commission controls hardware — drives, servos, sensors, instrumentation, vision systems, safety devices — including FAT, SAT, startup, and operator handoff.
• Collect and analyze production, downtime, and process data; quantify losses; and prepare reports and capital appropriation requests with ROI and payback analysis to justify machine improvements, process changes, and capital investment.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for control system faults affecting production, including off-shift and on-call response for critical downtime. Design and validate machine safety circuits in compliance with OSHA, NFPA 79, and applicable ANSI/RIA and ISO standards; support lockout/tagout, guarding, and risk assessment. Maintain accurate controls documentation — electrical drawings, network diagrams, program backups, and revision control.