Controls Engineer

Why join us?

Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating environments where people want to be-spaces that stimulate creative and analytical thinking, strengthen organizational culture, and communicate trust to clients and visitors.

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under immediate supervision, applies standard engineering principles, concepts, theories, and techniques to routine assignments in support of business objectives and will be responsible for providing fundamental engineering leadership and expertise. May conduct feasibility studies, determine manpower and cost estimates and develop engineering criteria. Performs primary analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems and components. May apply originality, ingenuity and knowledge of other disciplines in solving basic technical issues. Emphasis will be placed on team participation, ability to plan, and ability to achieve results on assigned projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Applies basic supply chain cost, value stream capabilities and economic principles.

Applies learned engineering skills to work assignments.

Applies problem solving skills and executes solutions to problems independently.

Coaches basic engineering tasks to others.

Completes engineering tasks within oversight of leadership.

Follows engineering and quality processes.

Managing Capital Procurement projects for Manufacturing line updates and installations.

Work closely with maintenance team to help improve and maintain machine reliability.

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Seeks and receives mentoring from senior level and engineering leadership.

Seeks approval of budget owner using appropriate request process.

Takes good notes, showing work and assumptions.

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Develop and implement electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery.

Installs and provides technical support of PLC based hardware and software.

Integrate robotic cells for manufacturing.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited program, or a two-year technical degree with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.

3-5 years of professional engineering experience or 1-3 years of specialized engineering experience in a related field.

Project management experience preferred and may be required for certain assignments.

Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Ability to evaluate processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement effective solutions.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering principles to diagnose and resolve technical issues.

Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across production, engineering, and management teams.

Ability to prioritize tasks, determine appropriate courses of action, and work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.

Strong business acumen with an understanding of how engineering decisions impact operational and financial results.

Proficient in standard office software, communication tools, and engineering-related applications.

Experience documenting technical data for project planning, process improvement, and database management.

Database experience, including SQL query knowledge, is a plus.

Technical Experience Preferred:

Machine control hardware such as PLCs, servos, drives, cameras, and robotics systems.

Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of industrial vision systems.

Familiarity with automation equipment such as Fanuc, Panasonic, and Motoman.

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC/Servo/Drive systems and Siemens automation platforms.

Programming experience in C, Java, or Python.

Manufacturing experience in wood processing environments, including equipment such as Weeke or Homag.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Geiger is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at click to view [email protected] .