POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will lead new controls/plant automation projects, champion Best Methods teams and standardization processes. It will also provide support to all areas (Engineering - advanced, program, or development, Manufacturing, Commercial, Quality, etc.) where controls engineering expertise is required, including launch support and customer initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to lead/supervise/train skilled technicians across multiple shifts and function in team environment.
Support Operations by troubleshooting, maintaining, and programming all plant equipment.
Responsible for programming and designing PLC controls for new equipment, Continuous Improvement initiatives
Project Management on new automation projects.
Data collection from Plant Automation
Ability to travel in support of job functions.
Overtime as required/requested.
*This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with Allen Bradley Logic PLC controls platforms a necessity, Siemens and Mitsubishi a plus.
Experience working with Fanuc, Motoman, and Kuka software and programming is beneficial
Experience with controls hardware design a necessity.
Experience working in the automotive industry is beneficial.
HMI programming understanding of basic concepts, familiar with PanelView Plus and PanelView hardware. Ability to use RSView Studio and PanelBuilder software
DeviceNet and Allen Bradley Remote IO experience.
Ethernet networking experience
Understanding of vision systems. Ability to design, diagnose and troubleshoot vision applications.
Self motivated with good written and verbal communication skills.
Heightened organizational skills
Ability to use CAD software for electrical print creation / maintenance.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
BSEE or BSME preferred
3-5 years' experience designing and programming industrial control systems
Strong electrical/mechanical/programming troubleshooting skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job is performed in all areas of building facility including offices and production plant floor on all equipment and machines
Varying temperatures ( cold to hot )
Infrequent exposure to outside weather environment
Fast - paced work environment
Small, confined space around some machines / equipment
Wet, slippery floors in some areas
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Extensive standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending over, reaching, twisting, arm wrist and hand motion,
Manual dexterity
Good visual ability
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
