Controls Engineer 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements software and hardware changes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshoots and programs PLC’s to resolve problems, improve efficiency and quality.
• Instruct and coordinate the activities of all personnel in the department to maintain top efficiency and productivity.
• Contact and coordinate work with outside contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Work with other departments to ensure optimal performance of production line.
• Implement improvement plans and activities.
• Maintain accurate records of part specific parameters and changes.
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining adequate parts and supplies to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of machines and other assets with regards to repair, drawings, diagrams and manuals and preventive maintenance program.
• Assist in launch programs as necessary.
• Responsible for housekeeping of area.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and self-directed work team model.
• Follow ISO14001 and TS16949 procedures/processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations.
• Ensure plant security is maintained.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BAS); three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with PLC’s required (ControlLogix, MicroLogix, and CompactLogix – Rockwell software) – must be able to understand ladder logic and make programming changes.
• Siemens programming experience a plus.
• Experienced in programming of HMI’s (Panelview, etc).
• Experience with automation equipment (Fanuc / ABB Robots and Vision Systems).
• Experience with electric torque control equipment (Atlas Copco / Stanley).

Qualifications

• If You Have Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV/AMR) experience
• Mentor and Train plant controls engineers and support production as needed.
• Communicate across cross-functional groups
• Support Kaizen, Improvement walks, and Error proofing projects
• Willingness to work any shift and support off-shift production, shutdowns, and launch activities.