Job Information
Kelly Services Manufacturing Controls Engineer in Saint Peters, Missouri
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manufacturing Controls Engineer II to join our dynamic engineering team. This role involves designing, engineering, modifying, and supporting both existing and new manufacturing processes to meet essential requirements. The primary focus is to develop programming improvements that ensure optimal machine control, performance, safety, and quality while adhering to industry standards such as NEC, UL, ANSI, OSHA, etc.
As a Manufacturing Controls Engineer II, you will play a critical role in managing electrical controls installations and improvements, working closely with Project Managers to meet budgetary goals and delivery schedules.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring a safe work environment by maintaining the facility and understanding industrial processes, systems, and equipment.
Designing, engineering, and modifying machines and systems to meet internal or customer-driven specifications.
Actively participating in project kickoff meetings and design review processes, brainstorming solutions to meet requirements.
Researching and optimizing electromechanical systems on both new and existing machinery.
Ensuring machine safety and adherence to applicable standards.
Collaborating with service and maintenance personnel to check out machines and provide training.
Maintaining records of engineering data for each job, machine, or project.
Continuously improving electromechanical systems design and development.
Working effectively with other team members in an international environment, as well as with customers, suppliers, and other organizational functions such as sales, purchasing, maintenance, and production.
Developing and writing scopes of work for contractors and technicians.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with a strong emphasis on programming, industrial controls, or automation.
2+ years of experience in developing or improving industrial systems or processes.
Thorough knowledge of automation concepts and improvements.
Experience with PLC programming (e.g., Allen Bradley, Omron) and understanding of electrical schematics.
Experience programming HMIs and familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet I/P, DeviceNet, and Modbus.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with machine safety interlocks, heating controls, variable frequency drives, and control sensors.
Knowledge of power distribution, power quality harmonics, and basic computer networking.
Solid problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills (both oral and written).
Knowledge of standards such as NFPA 70/70E/79 and UL 508A.
Teamwork and cooperation skills in an international and/or cross-functional environment.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and innovative environment. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and continuous improvement, and you meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly ® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.