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Senior Controls Engineer

IDEX · Denver, CO

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Level
Senior
Team
Controls
Base pay
$97k–$145k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior controls role at IDEX (industrial) in Denver, CO. A Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure high-quality production.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, PLC, Robotics, Automation
Base pay
$97k–$145k

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How this role compares

Against 9 other live controls postings in Colorado.

Base pay
About 7% above similar roles

Typical $97k–$129k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)

Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 70%
  • ✓ PLC 60%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 50%
  • ✓ Robotics 50%
  • Root cause 40%
  • OEE 30%

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It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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This plant: IDEX in Denver

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Responsibilities

A Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure high-quality production. This position implements corrective actions to resolve manufacturing process problems through testing, evaluation, and analysis.

REPORTING TO : Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Responsibilities

  • ◆Design and develop control systems for manufacturing equipment and processes.
  • ◆Identify and implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing process problems through testing, evaluation, and analysis.
  • ◆Implement automation solutions to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.
  • ◆Troubleshoot and correct electrical, instrumentation, and process problems associated with production equipment. PLC, HMI, and other control devices, emphasis on PLC controlled servo/stepper motors and sensor technologies.
  • ◆Develop and document functional specifications for production systems including the interface between hardware and software.
  • ◆Develop factory-wide sustainable standards for automation controls, hardware, software PLC&HMI, and process monitoring.
  • ◆Work with cross-functional teams to ensure product designs are optimized for manufacturability and scalability.
  • ◆Partner with maintenance, manufacturing engineering, operations, and quality engineering to implement process improvements, i.e. PLC & HMI program changes.
  • ◆Partner with maintenance and operations to solve equipment availability (downtime) related to motor driven control elements.
  • ◆Create electrical schematics and oversee the build of new industrial electrical control panels, which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant.
  • ◆Participate in projects involving equipment upgrades, new installations, and process optimization. SNew Equipment Process (NEP) projects to replace, improve, and/or start manufacturing processes.
  • ◆Provide technical guidance, support, and training to the manufacturing team and operations team.
  • ◆Actively model IDEX values: Team, Trust, and Excellence.
  • ◆Performs other related duties as assigned.

requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully.

  • ✓Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), SCADA systems, and industrial networking.
  • ✓Proficient in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) programming (Rockwell/ Allen Bradley).
  • ✓Proficient in HMI program development, to include a wide range of controller generations from SLC500 to ControlLogix.
  • ✓Demonstrated ability to develop Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to facilitate interaction between operators and machinery.
  • ✓Knowledge of industry standards and regulations to ensure compliance and maintain safety in control systems.
  • ✓Knowledge of servo / stepper motor theory of operations and condition monitoring techniques.
  • ✓Demonstrated ability to program and implement a variety of machine sensors (Cognex machine vision, digital, and analog devices).
  • ✓Working knowledge of industrial robots and ability to develop repeatable program architecture.
  • ✓Knowledge of current standards and codes as related to machine safety and fail-safe design (ISO, NFPA, NEMA, NEC, ANSI).
  • ✓Demonstrated ability to connect a variety of plant and machine systems through the required communication protocols (Serial, OPC, FTP).
  • ✓Demonstrated experience in Electrical AutoCad / Solidworks. Must be able to design control circuits, overload protection, create and edit machine electrical drawings.
  • ✓Demonstrated experience in data analysis using basic statistical comparison techniques & Statistical Process Control (SPC).
  • ✓Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is a plus.
  • ✓Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • ✓Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with key stakeholders.

Education and experience

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field, required.
  • ✓5+ years of experience with controls, automation, electrical design, troubleshooting, and machine commissioning.
  • ✓Experience with Rockwell PLCs / HMI, required.
  • ✓Systems integration experience, i.e. integration of various servo, sensor and vision technologies through PLC and HMI, required.
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Key competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • •Safety and Security: The individual actively promotes and personally observes all safety procedures. The individual complies with Environmental, Safety, and Hazardous Communications requirements.
  • •Operational Excellence: The individual is dedicated to providing organizational systems for measuring work. The individual seeks to reduce variances in organizational processes.
  • •Interpersonal Skills: The individual remains open to other ideas and exhibits a willingness to try new things.
  • •Relationships with Others: The individual works effectively with others, including superiors and colleagues. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
  • •Problem Solving: The individual participates in the continuous improvement process by attending meetings and presenting problems and possible solutions to the appropriate personnel.
  • •Communication and Contact: T

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