Total Talent Resources · 6 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTotal Talent Resources offers customized workforce solutions for supply chain and manufacturing organizations. The Controls Engineer provides hands-on engineering support to ensure production equipment operates safely and reliably, collaborating with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Provide controls engineering support across all plant departments
Troubleshoot production issues and support maintenance with electrical, electronic, and controls-related challenges
Ensure manufacturing equipment operates efficiently and reliably
Support and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Analyze equipment performance data to verify alignment with design specifications
Serve as a technical resource for maintenance and operations teams on equipment and process issues
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, OEE, standard work, etc.)
Support and manage facility and capital engineering projects
Provide technical support during equipment installation, commissioning, and new construction
Develop and maintain accurate process documentation and work instructions
Prepare technical and non-technical reports and presentations
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, process, safety, and environmental teams
Identify and implement improvements that reduce cost, improve quality, and enhance delivery
Review electrical engineering requirements for new and proposed projects
Coordinate electrical engineering projects in compliance with applicable codes and regulations
Install, support, and maintain PLC- and PC-based control systems (HMI, VFDs, automation software, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Several years of controls or automation engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for manufacturing and controls systems
Advanced electrical and controls engineering aptitude
Experience with PLC and HMI platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
Knowledge of VFDs, industrial networks, and automation architectures
Proficiency with CAD software
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Solid understanding of electrical codes, standards, and regulations
Experience with lean manufacturing, OEE, JIT, line sequencing, and continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated success delivering cost-focused engineering solutions
Company
Total Talent Resources
Total Talent Resources offers flexible, customized workforce programs and strategies for supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing organizations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase