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Mclaughlin Services, LLC Controls Engineer in Avilla, Indiana
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.
Essential 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.
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``` - Lead and assist in system troubleshooting and repairs. Determine root causes of electrical failure and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
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Essential Responsibilities
- 5 or more years experience programming PLCs
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``` - Experience with ladder logic and ability to create and interpret ladder logic diagrams
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