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Join a team that brings engineering, manufacturing, and hands-on problem solving together to build and support heat treat equipment for manufacturers across the U.S. At McLaughlin Furnace Group, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers, fabricators, technicians, and industry professionals who are always looking for a better way to solve the next challenge.

Build What’s Next at McLaughlin Furnace Group

Careers at McLaughlin Furnace Group

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McLaughlin Furnace Group has grown from a furnace service company into a full-service heat treat equipment manufacturer, with engineering, fabrication, assembly, and service capabilities working together from our home in Avilla, Indiana.

That means opportunities to work on real equipment, solve real-world challenges, and contribute to projects from initial design through installation and ongoing support.

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CONTROLS ENGINEER

Avilla, Indiana Full Time Salary: $90,000–$120,000

JOB DESCRIPTION

McLaughlin Furnace Group has an immediate full-time opening for an experienced and detail-oriented Electrical Controls Engineer. The Electrical Controls Engineer will be responsible for managing electrical designs and controls integrations for projects at McLaughlin Furnace Group. The Electrical Controls Engineer will communicate with key suppliers, oversee electrical and controls design of projects, create documentation, and assist with process improvement of electrical design. The candidate will collaborate with design, purchasing, field service, and sales teams on an array of projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a fast-paced, innovative, and growing company with a team that is dedicated and passionate about quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ability to read, program and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic or other PLC based machine codes to resolve complex problems and/or optimize machine performance.
  • Full lifecycle programming of PLCs, including the development of relay/ladder Logic
  • Specific PLC I/O addressing assignments
  • Identify and diagnosing problems with little information remotely and on location to resolve mechanical/software issues, operating system bugs and reinstalling software or hardware.
  • Lead and assist in system troubleshooting and repairs. Determine root causes of electrical failure and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • Provide on-site and remote support for installed systems requiring technical service assistance, including support on legacy systems
  • Capable of ladder edits, transfers and installation of updated software using remote access tools
  • Ability to integrate and/or modify controls to existing processes
  • Design, setup, and configuration of HMI stations using Rockwell software
  • Configure AC/DC drives
  • Test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of specifications
  • Provide lead or review for new equipment implementation, control system installations and modifications
  • Ability to specify PLC and electrical components for industrial machines

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5 or more years’ experience programming PLC’s
  • Experience with Rockwell PLC and HMI Software
  • Experience with ladder logic and ability to create and interpret ladder logic diagrams
  • Experience with controls integrating electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
  • Ability to comprehend both written and verbal English language
  • Ability to work on many projects simultaneously

Equal Employment Opportunity

McLaughlin Furnace Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.