Controls Engineer

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1.5B in revenue, and employ approximately 7,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

• Flexible time off policy
• A hybrid office schedule for qualifying employees
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advance with an industry leading company!

Responsibilities

• Support controls process improvement projects on all manufacturing equipment.
• Provide hands-on improvement requiring point to point wiring, specifying and installing electrical components, troubleshooting controls/wiring, all drive and component setup, and HMI/PLC programming.
• Support and manage controls contractors on responsible projects. Develop and maintain scopes of work, schedules, budgets, quotes, etc.
• Provide support of new equipment installations as well as modifications and repairs to existing equipment.
• Maintain software revision levels and storage on all program files
• Manage Obsolescence of aging electronic equipment and it’s replacement
• Provide competent root-cause problem solving with real sustainable solutions.

Personal Qualities

• Analytical - strong Electrical Engineering and math skills
• Work ethic - promotes honesty and integrity; hands on with work, and sees projects through to completion
• Leadership skills – ability to get things done through others
• Communication - highly effective verbal and written skills

Qualifications

• 5 – 10 years’ experience in Manufacturing Controls Projects including
  • Automation and improvements
  • PLC Programming (GE, Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)
  • Drive setup and programming (Brown Belts, Variable Frequency Drives)
  • HMI programming, recipes, etc.
  • Networks including Profinet, Ethernet, Remote I/O, etc.
  • Panel building, layout and wiring design, installation, etc.
  • Point to point wiring design and installation
  • Electrical component setup and troubleshooting
• Experienced in electrical circuit/wiring design
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical design/drawings
• Proven Process engineering, Project management and Root cause problem solving skills
• Hands-on project leader, completes small projects with little to no required support
• Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, AutoCAD, etc.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience 
• Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering Degree preferred