Controls Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Leads and trains Controls Techs in programing new launches and troubleshooting production equipment issues.
• Writes and edits machine control programs to interface process equipment to safely operate production equipment (i.e., program light guards) and avoid malfunctions.
• Conceives of, plans, designs, develops, and implements new systems and/or processes.
• Defines scope, plans, organizes, leads, directs technical work for new and existing processes and systems.
• Evaluates current manufacturing system hardware/software, equipment/controls, resolves problems, and makes recommendations for improvement (include cameras, sensors, and mechanical systems with PLCs).
• Create and Lead projects to increase equipment uptime using automation as a solution to control cost and efficiency.
• Works with internal and external resources to ensure all project needs/expectations are met.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs and comply with automotive specifications.
• Assumes responsibility for machine safety and building equipment in respective area.
• Perform other duties as necessary for completion and achievement of departmental goals.
• Will provide maintenance operation troubleshooting and production support.
• May supervise and/or provide work direction to other staff.
• Know/Learn vision systems such as Keyence, Cognex, Datalogic. Training maintenance staff with new equipment as well as changes made to existing equipment.
• Ability to upgrade used equipment to run more efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 3 to 5 years of work experience in a related field
• Experience with PLC (Allen Bradley) programming required
• Experience with Allen Bradly and Fanuc robotics strongly preferred
• Experience with ethernet JP devices, printers, barcode scanners, and PCs preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to determine customer needs to develop project specifications and scope
• Ability to interpret and implement specifications
• Experience with visual basic, python, ignition

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods of time.
• Maintain proper vision requirements.
• Maintain alertness to their surroundings.
• Maintain working knowledge of English.