OverviewDo you thrive on being the go-to person to solve your employer’s greatest technical challenges? Stryten Energy is adding a new Process Controls Engineer to our growing corporate automation engineering team. We are looking for someone who capitalizes on a hands-on approach, and has a continuous learning attitude to drive our increasing automation needs in the facilities of our components division. The role is highly visible and impacts our manufacturing efficiency, rate, operator safety, uptime, among other critical manufacturing targets. You will help Stryten as we drive to the next level of manufacturing automation. We are searching for engineers that thrive on this kind of responsibility and take pride knowing the impact they’ll have in this role.Reporting through the automation engineering team, while your primary focus will be on our components sites, you will be part of a team that spans the entire organization. This team is in known for its creative problem solving and troubleshooting, its novel approaches to traditional process’, and its collaboration with the various teams within Stryten.With 11 manufacturing facilities in the US, there are always opportunities to move up or around within the company. Stryten has an engineering career progression ladder that allows engineers to progress in the organization in either an individual contributor or managerial role.Read below for the formal description. Apply to learn more about our new projects for the upcoming year where you’ll play a key role in our manufacturing plants and other key initiatives.ResponsibilitiesOnsite Technical Support
Develop production maintenance tasks, procedures, and critical spare part inventory.
Complete Risk assessments of automated equipment, identify and correct equipment hazards, assist in the development of LOTO procedures.
Development of testing process’ and calibration procedures including but not limited to pressure transducers, thermocouples, weigh scales, linear potentiometer, photo-helic, machine vision, and laser displacement.
Capital and Project Support
Develop upgrade plans for existing equipment and implement them for all like equipment including the addition of PID loops and SCADA development with MES integration.
Gather data on manufacturing processes, analyzing them for optimal improvement opportunities.
Scope, spec, and assist in the design of plastic assembly equipment including but not limited to machine vision systems, ultrasonic welding equipment, hot plate weld assembly, pressure decay tests, high voltage dielectric tests and automatic insert loading and part take-out solutions.
Onsite Personnel Support
Understand the processes at our facilities and the roles of people
Grow knowledge of the facility team by implementing training programs for technicians and maintenance personnel.
Improve uptime targets and production speeds via the process improvements while maintaining quality
Work with all levels across the organization, fostering strong relationships with the operations teams and vendors. Help plastic process engineers to identify problems, troubleshoot, and optimize injection molding process and setting up equipment for first time run and PAPP runs.
Develop training and technical documents to present and/or instruct others on new process changes or machine modifications.
Qualifications
BS or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
3-5 years of hands on experience in process or manufacturing engineering, with a track record of driving operational excellence
Proven record of successfully operating independently with little or no direct supervision
Injection molding experience is preferred but not a requirement.
Experience with tuning vibratory feed systems
Experienced in the use of diagnostic/calibration equipment including but not limited to DMM, signal simulation, oscilloscope, megohmeter, pressure calibration, high voltage calibration.
Proven experience with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, AutomationDirect, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, or Toshiba but Allen Bradley is preferred
Experience with all Rockwell software packages including but not limited to RS Logix 5, 500 and 5000, Factory Talk view designer, RS Networks, Panelbuilder, kepserver and related communications packages.
Familiar with motion controls systems, servos and modern sensor types and uses.
Experience in HMI and/or Operator Interface programming and configuration of any of the following software packages Ignition, Wonderware, Intellution, Factory Talk View, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, or US Data is a requirement for this role, and Ignition is preferred
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and database softwares
Familiar with industrial networking technologies including Ethernet/IP, Controlnet and Devicenet
Familiar with all aspects of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic machine systems (power sources, energy control, motion devices)
Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical and experienced with creating drawing packages as needed
Six sigma certification is a strong plus
About the work environment:
You will work in both office and manufacturing environments. Battery manufacturing employs chemicals, heat and heavy equipment, and as such you will at times be exposed to lead, fumes, noise, dirt, hazards, and chemicals, and in all cases will be provided with appropriate PPE.
You must be able to see, hear and speak; able to sit, stand for at least two hours at a time, sit, bend, crawl, squat, kneel and climb able to use both arms and hands to use a computer and peripherals and lift 40 pounds from floor level, able to work below ground level in confined spaces and on stationary or mobile elevated platforms, able to wear respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, able to climb stairs.
Travel is required for this position but not more than 50%
EEO StatementStryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.About StatementStryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more atstryten.com.Job Locations IN-ColumbusRequisition ID 2025-4914Category EngineeringPosition Type Regular FulltimeAddress 2405 Norcross DrPostal Code 47201#stryten