.**PLC Controls Engineer****Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua****Job Summary**:Develops all aspects of control systems, equipment, and machinery.Key Responsibilities:Develops and designs control systems; develops and implementsbench tests; alters software and equipment to ensure that sensors and actuators are functioning according to specifications.Supports and debugs complex problems and change requests.Prepares cost estimates; compiles required cost and equipment information, and writes and reviews appropriation requests.Investigates problems and requirements of projects, and develops plans for solutions in line with economic, personnel, and environmental considerations.May be responsible for the installation and technical support of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based hardware and software.Coaches and mentors less experienced Controls Engineers.Qualifications and Competencies:Action-oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Controls Networking - Implements new and improved technologies and methods capable of transferring information from multiple inputs either within a local production process or into databases to link machines together or to analyze the process for overall operation enhancements.Controls Safety - Recognizes controls-related hazards in a manufacturing environment (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic) to incorporate safe practices and procedures as part of the daily work plan to reduce injuries and create a safe machine environment.Electrical System Troubleshooting - Analyzes an electrical control system to resolve and repair electrical issues to return the system to proper operating conditions.Factory Automation and Control Systems - Implements changes to further automate manufacturing processes using available technology, programming techniques, and identifying needed material and resources for project completion to provide the optimum automation for the manufacturing environment.Machine Programming - Creates factory floor machine programs by designing and implementing solutions to improve usage of machines and overall operation.Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting, and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.Education, Licenses, Certifications:College, university, or equivalent degree required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.Experience: An intermediate level of relevant work experience is required