Automation Controls Engineer - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-05
Ricoh Electronics, Inc.
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lawrenceville
Georgia
30043
United States


Title Automation Controls Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Requisition Number: AUTOM002050
Posted: August 4, 2025
Full-Time

Job Details

Description

Looking for a challenging and exciting career opportunity as an Automation Controls Engineer? Imagine being a team member of ETRIA Manufacturing USA Inc. (EMUS) a member of the Ricoh family of companies, which has a rich history of environmental conservation, community involvement, and steady company growth. ETRIA Manufacturing USA Inc is part of a joint venture with Toshiba TEC (ETRIA Global website). We are leading provider of toner products at our facilities in Lawrenceville, GA. Join our team to help create the best manufacturing company in the office printing industry.

Working at EMUS as an Electrical/Controls Engineer you will be given the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge and skills in a fast-paced, safety-conscious manufacturing environment. In this vital role, you will be responsible for assisting higher-level engineers in the toner department with assignments to evaluate, select, order, install, set up, design modifications for, test, troubleshoot, improve the performance of, and establish maintenance procedures for manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities:

  • Investigate, plan, prepare RFQ, install and set-up equipment with industrial standards used in chemical manufacturing process (fine powder or similar products).
  • Recommend equipment modifications to improve production efficiency, manufacturing techniques and production yields for existing products.
  • Involve in continuous improvement of current equipment to improve equipment performance and reliability.
  • Design and fabricate or organize for external fabrication of new electrical panels and replacement parts.
  • Support and perform Kaizen activity as a control engineer in Toner process manufacturing.
  • Support to ensure proper functioning of Compressors and Air dryers.
  • Troubleshoot a variety of routine to moderately complex manufacturing equipment electrical and control system problems.
  • Support the sustainment of existing production lines as it relates to: ECR-ECOs, product quality, process improvements, and responsiveness to ergonomic and safety related issues.
  • Investigate and determine the root cause of equipment failures/problems and implement countermeasures.
  • Create and modify troubleshooting, start-up, equipment setup documents and other procedures.
  • Create and modify preventive maintenance. Prepare schedules for Preventive maintenance as per manufacturing company’s equipment manuals.
  • Prepare and present report with detailed root cause analysis and data.
  • Prepare training materials to train production and maintenance personnel on the usage and maintenance of equipment.

    Qualifications

    Skills

    Behaviors

    Required

    Innovative
    :Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
    Functional Expert
    :Considered a thought leader on a subject
    Detail Oriented
    :Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
    Team Player
    :Works well as a member of a group
    :

    Motivations

    :

    Education

    Required

    Bachelors or better in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field.

    Experience

    Required

    Good understanding of the electrical, mechanical, and software engineering principles to create and maintain automated processes.
    Strong in AutoCAD, used to produce technical plans, blueprints, electrical layouts, drawings, and models required. SolidWorks a plus.
    Strong ability to program PLC’s, HMIs, and industrial networks. (Omron PLC, Omron & Proface HMI are a plus)
    Strong proficiency in setting up and programming VFD’s.
    Working knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to produce various products. (Experience in chemical manufacturing process/powder handling is a plus.)
    Ability to do electrical design for construction of new and modification of existing electrical panels (Properly size wires, breakers, components etc. Follow NEC and NFPA regulations).
    Proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously and independently under tight deadlines with driven and cost-effective results.
    Strong analytical, math, data-analysis, problem-solving/root cause analysis, research, and project management skills.
    Ability to work collaboratively with all levels in a diverse environment and adapt to different interpersonal styles and communication methods.
    Effective communication skills (fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking) and presentation skills.
    Proficient Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, primarily Excel).
    Must be willing and able to work occasional overtime.
    2-4 years:
    2+ years of experience in Controls/Electrical Engineering

    Licenses & Certifications

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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