✦ Luna Orbit — System Administration

Controls Engineer - 2nd Shift

at Dana

📍 Napoleon, OH, US, 43545 Unknown Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 3+ years
Education Not specified
Category System Administration

About this role

This role involves reviewing and debugging PLC logic, supporting electrical and mechanical system design, and leading continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review PLC logic
  • Lead root cause investigations
  • Participate in lean plant layout
  • Develop PFMEAs and control plans
  • Support continuous improvement

Technical Overview

Proficiency with PLC programming (RSLogix 5000), electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, PFMEAs, lean manufacturing tools, and troubleshooting electrical/mechanical issues.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level controls engineer with at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing environments, proficient in PLC programming, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and lean manufacturing principles. Strong problem-solving and documentation skills are essential.

Must-Have Skills

Review PLC logicDebug PLC programsElectrical schematics reviewMechanical drawings reviewDevelop PFMEAsSupport continuous improvementExperience with RSLogix 5000Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting

Nice-to-Have Skills

Fastener torque systemsLift assistsPneumatic devicesBarcode scannersRFID reader systemsSafety equipment (light curtaine-stop circuits)

Tools & Platforms

RSLogix 5000RSLinxAutoCADVisViewMS Office Suite

Required Skills

PLC logicRSLogix 5000RSLinxelectrical schematicsmechanical drawingsPFMEAscontrol plansprocess flow chartslean manufacturingtroubleshooting

Hard Skills

PLC logicRSLogix 5000RSLinxElectrical schematicsMechanical drawingsPFMEAsControl PlansProcess Flow ChartsLean manufacturingError-proofing7Step problem solvingHistogram analysisFishbone diagrams5 Why analysisMS Office SuiteAutoCADVisViewPneumatic devicesBarcode scannersRFID systemsSafety equipment (safety matslight curtaine-stop circuits)

Soft Skills

leadershipteam buildingproblem solvingdecision makingorganizational skillscommunication

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Controls engineering and manufacturing process support

Keywords for Your Resume

Controls EngineerPLC logicRSLogix 5000RSLinxElectrical schematicsMechanical drawingsPFMEAsControl PlansProcess Flow ChartsLean manufacturingError-proofing7StepHistogramFishbone5 WhyAutoCADVisViewPneumatic devicesBarcode scannersRFID systemsSafety equipmentElectrical troubleshootingMechanical troubleshootingTroubleshootingAutomation

Deal Breakers

Lack of PLC programming experience, No experience with RSLogix 5000 or RSLinx, No manufacturing controls background

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