Controls Engineer

Location: Urbana, OH
Job Title: Controls Engineer

About Rittal

Rittal is a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure, as well as software and services. The company is a member of the Friedhelm Loh Group, a successful international player with 18 production plants, 80 subsidiaries, and 12,000 employees.

Rittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high-efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications.

Primary Activities/Duties

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Lead and support improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, and cost.
• Continuously assess new technologies and processes to enhance operational performance.
• Support and manage new product development and launch initiatives.
• Ensure safe execution of all operations, contributing to a zero-accident environment.
• Meet or exceed targets for quality, productivity, uptime, on-time delivery, and cost.
• Provide input and critique on machine control systems for fabrication, welding, assembly, and paint operations.
• Support budget development and participate in benchmarking activities to promote world-class manufacturing.
• Design, build, install, and troubleshoot industrial control and PLC systems.
• Work with single and three-phase power distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with the National Electric Code and OSHA regulations for new and existing equipment.
• Program and support robotic control systems including Fanuc, Motoman, ABB, and Kuka.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi platforms.

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Technical experience in manufacturing environments required.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coating, and stamping preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ProE and AutoCAD preferred.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.