If you are a manufacturing professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland/Alliance Compressors has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Natchitoches, LA you will work in the assembly technical support team to accomplish the manufacturing goals safety, quality, productivity, and cost. Monitor key manufacturing objectives and develop and execute projects that aligns with gaps in performance. You will support automation and controls systems for new processes, capacity expansion programs, process improvements, and plant operations.

AS A CONTROLS ENGINEER, YOU WILL:

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Designs and installs electrical control systems per code requirements and company specifications.
• Programs and troubleshoots various types of PLCs, operator interfaces, servo motion controllers, and robots.
• Utilizes Microsoft SQL server for data collection.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Work with outside integrators and machine builders to confirm new equipment meets design requirements and performs as expected
• Develop documentation for use by operators andmaintenance technicians to perform their duties and assist them in troubleshooting.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering/Engineering Technology or equivalent; OR equivalent work experience would also be considered
• Strong Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC experience
• Previous experience technical or technical support role
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven leadership experience
• Previous project management experience
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel and Word)

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• 2+ years experience in a high volume, discreet manufacturing environment
• Background in robotic welding processes
• Fanuc robotics
• Experience reading and troubleshooting machine electrical drawings
• Understanding of industrial networking systems, including Ethernet/IP and PLC communications
• Experience with vision verification systems
• Good organizational, project management, and presentation skills
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing fundamentals
• Capital equipment procurement experience, including specification, purchase, qualification, and installation

Flexible Work Schedule – Core Hours

This role has the flexibility a core hour schedule.You can choose to flex your start and stop times given you are working during the core hours of 8:00 AM

• 5:00 PM. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity andproductivity as we serve the needs of our customers.

Why Work in the Greater Natchitoches, LA Area

Our facility is located in Natchitoches, LA, known as the “City of Lights.” Natchitoches is a charming,

historic, southern town that is home to Northwestern State University, the movie “Steel Magnolias,” and

the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. We are conveniently located within driving distance between two

larger cities, Shreveport and Alexandria. The area’s generally low cost of living, excellent school systems,

and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. Natchitoches offers excellent restaurants,

shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place

to live and work. In addition, Natchitoches was recently voted as the Best Small Town in Louisiana by the

readers of “Southern Living”.

About Our Location

Alliance Compressors LLC develops, manufactures, and markets one through six-ton scroll compressors.

Scroll compressors are used in commercial and residential air conditioning units. The current facility is

over 365,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 35,000 square feet of office space. This

climate-controlled facility is the third-largest manufacturing business in the area, and offers its 600+

employees many opportunities for advancement.

You should be proficient in:

• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• PLC Programming Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Fanuc)

Salary info:

$29 - $34 / hr