Controls Engineer

Job Description

Are you ready to lead in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your expertise will shape the future of renewable energy? Join Shoals Technologies Group (NASDAQ: SHLS), a global leader in electrical balance of systems (EBOS) for solar, energy storage, and eMobility solutions. Located just north of Nashville, Tennessee, we've been driving industry innovation since 1996, delivering cutting-edge technologies that improve efficiency, safety, and reliability for solar systems worldwide. With over 60 GW of solar systems deployed globally, we’re setting the standard for the renewable energy industry.

At Shoals, our success stems from our ability to deliver custom-engineered solutions that are as unique as the projects they support. Our manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Alabama, coupled with sales teams across Spain and Australia, allow us to power clean energy solutions across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

Summary

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for improving the effectiveness of the workforce by developing and implementing process improvement projects in operations and developing standard processing procedures in the plant. This position will require the design, implementation and startup of these control systems, which involves the application of advanced computer/PLC/HMI programming, electrical controls knowledge and process engineering skills. This role includes the use of structured problem solving and statistical process improvement methodologies. Contributes to and leads small project teams to ensure the successful completion of team objectives. Requires close collaboration with operations staff during the design process to troubleshoot and resolve problems during construction or installation.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes PLC/HMI skills and knowledge to resolve problems, contribute to development of new products/processes and maintenance/improvement of existing equipment/processes.
• Completes the actual PLC programming and HMI screen programming for production projects.
• Collects and analyzes data, justify procedural changes or process modifications, and established operating procedures for the plant throughout the life of continuous improvement projects.
• Identify Improvement Opportunities in existing manufacturing operations.
• Optimizes processes to attain lower manufacturing costs, increased productivity and reduced cycle times.
• Contributes to project teams to ensure the successful completion of team objectives.
• Identifies training needs and develops training and standard operating procedures for employees to ensure effective use of continuous process improvement methodologies.
• Works closely with the Health and Safety team, to ensure safe practices are not sacrificed by procedural changes or process modifications.
• Find solutions to problem areas in existing operational procedures.
• Identifies/communicates/overcomes obstacles that may prohibit meeting production requirements.
• Promotes a clean/safe work environment.
• Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control.
• Designs, programs, maintains and troubleshoots PLC controls for industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Designs, programs and maintains user interface for machines and systems.
• Produces and maintains wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Support maintenance team to troubleshoot difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures.
• Hands on experience as Controls Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of Rockwell Automation and Keyence PLC systems.
• Experience with deployment and use of Ignition while connected to machinery.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechatronics and/or working for a systems integrator.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in similar role (Controls Engineering).
• Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally, as needed work with integrators. Travel not expected to exceed 10%.

Shoals Technologies Group, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.