Senior Control Systems Engineer for Complex Friction Welding Machines - Manufacturing Technology, Inc.

Location: South Bend, IN
Job Type: Onsite, In-Person, Full-Time

Company Overview:  
Founded in 1926, Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) is a family-owned business headquartered in South Bend, IN, now operated by the 4th generation. MTI is the global leader in friction welding solutions, with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Slovakia, and India. We have established a significant global presence, providing critical friction welding solutions for industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Military, Oil & Gas, and Mining. Our esteemed customers include NASA, Boeing, and Rolls-Royce. Known for our independence, nimbleness, and fast response, we offer customized solutions and generate over $50M in annual sales with a team of over 250 global employees. Our three main branches are global Friction Welding Machine Build, global Contract Friction Welding, and European Resistance Welding.

Position Overview:
As our influence expands, we are searching for an experienced, highly skilled, and strategic-minded Senior Controls Systems Engineer to join our team of exceptionally dedicated and interconnected professionals in an exciting and rewarding, technically advanced company.  A Senior Control System Engineer at MTI designs, documents, integrates and maintains electrical and software systems for custom built Friction Welding Machines and standard robot part handling automation.

As a Senior Control Systems Engineer, you will be to be part of an integrated and collaborative team of engineers who develop electrical controls schematics and produce the programming logic necessary for the effective operation of friction welding machines.  A strong special purpose machinery design background and demonstrated experience working with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical design documents, is required so that interpreting control requirements from customer specifications, developing technical requirements for controls and then creating electrical wiring diagrams, electrical panel layouts, push-button station layouts, and other hardware related documentation can be completed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Controls Engineers, Applications Engineers and Mechanical Engineers to provide a variety of machine controls system solutions for the effective operation of Friction Welding
• Design, develop, and/or review, code, test and debug system software including machine start-up and debug
• Integrate and validate new product designs
• Support software QA
• Interface with hardware design and development
• Interpret controls systems requirements from customer specifications, various project scope documents and technical execution documents
• Develop technical and electrical controls systems requirements
• Develop machine sequence and control flow charts
• Develop Human Machine Interface programs for machine control
• Develop Robot program for material handling
• Develop design documentation such as theory of operation, help files, machine set-up and operation instructions and detailed technical specifications.
• Provide technical support to Service Technicians and customers, as needed
• Participate in efforts for the design, architecture and programming conventions of Controls applications and be a key player in the improvement process of existing designs
• Advocate, maintain, and train to Controls programming standards, verification and validation methods and techniques

Ideal Candidate: We seek a technical controls expert who is a focused, detail-oriented team member with high standards and a solid work ethic, coupled with a strong desire to drive and succeed. You should have exceptional verbal and written communication skills. This role requires a self-starter who can work independently and maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service.

Core Values:

• Purposeful Innovation
• MTI Family Company
• Stellar Reputation
• Customer Intimacy
• Supported Accountability
• Contribution and Growth Environment

The Challenge: MTI is in significant growth and rapid development in terms of globalizing and becoming best in class. We are looking for driven, collaborative, and innovative people to help us achieve our goals.  Our machines are complex and used by some of the most advanced companies in the world.  Technical acumen is key to be able to describe how prospects benefit from our technology.

Required Skills:

• Proficiently utilize programming languages and methods including Ladder Logic and  ST/SCL for machine control
• Proficiently integrate safety control systems and methods using Siemens and Allen-Bradley technologies to comply with ISO machine design and safety standards
• Create, Read, and Edit electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control station layouts, electrical enclosure panel layouts, Bills of Material, and all electrical control hardware related documentation
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Self-starter – the ability to work independently without continual supervision
• Attention to detail
• Results-driven and goal-oriented
• Computer literate (ACAD, MS Office, CRM, email, and internet/intranet)

Preferred Skills:

• PLC/Motion Control Programming with the following platforms:
  • Logix Designer / Studio 5000
  • TIA Portal
  • Simotion Scout
• HMI Design with the following platforms:
  • FactoryTalk View Studio
  • FactoryTalk Optix
  • WinCC
• SINUMERIK configuration experience
• Electrical schematic and panel design using AUTOCAD electrical and/or ePLAN

Functional Competencies:

• Thinking Strategically

Job Type: Full-time

Career Path: This position leads to departmental and technical leadership roles.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• H.S.A.
• Dental insurance
• Flexible working schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off: new hires receive 20 days per year
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid short-term disability
• Continuing Education: Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary uniform service
• EV charging station for employees

Join MTI and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in friction welding solutions. Apply today and help us continue to set the standard in our industry!

MTI is a privately held company headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, specializing in transformational, custom-engineered joining solutions for manufacturing processes. Our leading-edge expertise is available on site worldwide. An ISO 9001, AS9100, and NADCAP registered company, we also provide contract welding services at our 115,000 SF facility in South Bend, as well as at MTI Welding Technologies, Ltd. in Kingswinford, England.

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MTI is a EOE/Affirmative Action and Drug Free Workplace.