Controls Engineer

About the role

The Controls Engineer will support the maintenance department by assisting in equipment troubleshooting issues, maintaining PLC documentation, and improving automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance department by assisting in equipment troubleshooting issues, including PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.
• Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs & machine controls drawings in an electronic format for the entire facility.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve automated equipment including devices, I/O, instruments, and all other components associated with automated processes to meet production and safety goals.
• Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on a set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs.
• Diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems and apply skills in restoring equipment to operation.
• Implement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment.
• Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Controls Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting (automotive is preferred).
• Experience using Allen Bradley’s RS Logix 5000, ControLogix, Panelview and FT Optix development software is a must.
• Robotics experience with Fanuc.
• Hands-on experience with JIT, Kaizen Events and/or other lean manufacturing strategies.
• Robot cell design and programming.
• Industrial networking.
• System specification, ordering, run-off, installation and qualification.
• Capital equipment budget planning and tracking.
• Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical problem solving.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and/or equivalent work experience.

Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Control Systems
• PLC Programming
• Automation
• Robotics
• Lean Manufacturing
• Data Collection
• Error Proofing

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