Teknor Apex Company
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Manufacturing Controls Engineer
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Teknor Apex Company
Overview
Teknor Apex is a global custom compounder that has grown from a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924 into an international company with operations in the U.S., Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. The company remains privately held, with a strong family tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships to deliver customized compound solutions and help customers create better products.
Position Overview
The role requires a highly skilled PLC Controls Engineer with extensive hands‑on experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. The engineer will troubleshoot, design, and optimize complex machinery and automated systems, support new equipment installations and plant upgrades, and expand use of Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform across production, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design, program, and maintain PLC control systems (primarily Allen‑Bradley); experience with other control systems is a plus.
Develop, configure, and maintain Ignition SCADA projects for real‑time process monitoring, control, and data collection.
Integrate Ignition with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, hardware, and plant databases to enable robust production data visualization and reporting.
Identify, manage, install, and commission new equipment installations, system upgrades, and automation improvement projects from concept through commissioning.
Evaluate existing processes and equipment to propose improvements in reliability, performance, and safety.
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate automation into new and existing machinery.
Troubleshoot and repair control systems and mechanical equipment on the production floor.
Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives for process reliability, throughput, and quality.
Create and maintain accurate documentation, including electrical schematics, ladder logic, and P&ID drawings.
Train maintenance and production personnel on system operation, Ignition dashboards, and safety procedures.
Lead root cause analysis for equipment downtime or process inefficiencies.
Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, ISO, etc.) and company policies.
Contribute to other plant or organizational needs as required.
Support 24/7 plant operation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a closely related engineering field.
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial automation environment.
Proven hands‑on expertise in PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen‑Bradley preferred).
Strong mechanical aptitude with deep understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
Experience integrating sensors, actuators, drives, and robotics into production machinery.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools.
Familiarity with data acquisition systems, industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.), and industrial control standards.
Excellent problem‑solving, project management, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform for SCADA, visualization, and control integration.
Experience with robotic systems (Fanuc, ABB, etc.).
Advanced Ignition scripting (Python) and module configuration.
Understanding of SCADA architectures, database design, and industrial IoT integration.
Background in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
Ability to manage capital projects from concept to startup.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
Frequent hands‑on work around production machinery.
Comfortable with shop floor conditions (noise, heat, mechanical systems).
Travel up to 15%.
This description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.
Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.
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Manufacturing Controls Engineer
role at
Teknor Apex Company
Overview
Teknor Apex is a global custom compounder that has grown from a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924 into an international company with operations in the U.S., Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. The company remains privately held, with a strong family tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships to deliver customized compound solutions and help customers create better products.
Position Overview
The role requires a highly skilled PLC Controls Engineer with extensive hands‑on experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. The engineer will troubleshoot, design, and optimize complex machinery and automated systems, support new equipment installations and plant upgrades, and expand use of Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform across production, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design, program, and maintain PLC control systems (primarily Allen‑Bradley); experience with other control systems is a plus.
Develop, configure, and maintain Ignition SCADA projects for real‑time process monitoring, control, and data collection.
Integrate Ignition with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, hardware, and plant databases to enable robust production data visualization and reporting.
Identify, manage, install, and commission new equipment installations, system upgrades, and automation improvement projects from concept through commissioning.
Evaluate existing processes and equipment to propose improvements in reliability, performance, and safety.
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate automation into new and existing machinery.
Troubleshoot and repair control systems and mechanical equipment on the production floor.
Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives for process reliability, throughput, and quality.
Create and maintain accurate documentation, including electrical schematics, ladder logic, and P&ID drawings.
Train maintenance and production personnel on system operation, Ignition dashboards, and safety procedures.
Lead root cause analysis for equipment downtime or process inefficiencies.
Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, ISO, etc.) and company policies.
Contribute to other plant or organizational needs as required.
Support 24/7 plant operation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a closely related engineering field.
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial automation environment.
Proven hands‑on expertise in PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen‑Bradley preferred).
Strong mechanical aptitude with deep understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
Experience integrating sensors, actuators, drives, and robotics into production machinery.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools.
Familiarity with data acquisition systems, industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.), and industrial control standards.
Excellent problem‑solving, project management, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform for SCADA, visualization, and control integration.
Experience with robotic systems (Fanuc, ABB, etc.).
Advanced Ignition scripting (Python) and module configuration.
Understanding of SCADA architectures, database design, and industrial IoT integration.
Background in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
Ability to manage capital projects from concept to startup.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
Frequent hands‑on work around production machinery.
Comfortable with shop floor conditions (noise, heat, mechanical systems).
Travel up to 15%.
This description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.
Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.
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