Controls Engineer - 3rd Shift

About Us

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas, combined with the teamwork of industry leaders, allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

About the Role

Responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving highly automated controls, robotic, and welding systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC, HMI, robots, and other types of electronic or electrical manufacturing equipment as needed.
• Lead troubleshooting of malfunctioning equipment.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities such as cycle time reduction, standardization of existing equipment, and incorporation of error-proofing strategies.
• Install hardware and wiring.
• Program and debug automated robotic welding, sealing, fastening, and assembly systems.
• Program Panel View (HMI) and PLC.
• Utilize computer-aided modeling to ensure work meets customer needs (internal and external).
• Manage project details to ensure perfect quality in work output.
• Work collaboratively with different team members and levels of the organization (internal and external).
• Resolve conflict objectively by listening, staying focused on the issue, and monitoring progress.
• Use feedback to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
• Support plant flow by flexing within work areas and working with a sense of urgency.
• Maintain knowledge and skills to perform all job responsibilities effectively.
• Approach change constructively and view it as a learning opportunity.
• Share information and knowledge, working collaboratively with others.
• Maintain punctuality and ensure coverage when absent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Rockwell software and AB CompactLogix, Guard Logix, PanelView Plus platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• High standards of performance for self; takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
• Ability to rotate through all job responsibilities and maintain necessary skills.

Schedule

3rd Shift: 9 PM - 5 AM, Sunday through Thursday.

Location

Spartanburg, SC.

Benefits

• ESOP program providing annual shares of the Company as an additional retirement benefit.