Controls Engineer
About the role
As a Controls Engineer you will have knowledge of automated assembly systems with a solid understanding of the basic theory of industrial controls system applications, design and operation including concepts of power distribution. You will utilize your ability to troubleshoot to solve problems using creative solutions and improve processes while being adaptive to various situations. You will maintain, develop, and improve automation controls systems to help increase productivity and efficiency while meeting both facility and customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining checklists
- Review and input data into PLC log
- Review shift reports
- Participation in and preparation for managerial meetings
- Programming
- Work across with other facilities
- Work cross-functionally with other departments
- Utilize team member feedback
- Find solutions to critical issues
- Maintain and improve overall equipment efficiency (OEE)
- HMI performance
- Evaluate new manufacturing and controls technologies
- Work with tools to find the root cause of an issue
- Continuous improvement projects
- Keep equipment operating and improve equipment uptime by performing periodic audits
- Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process
- Incident reporting
- SOT walks
- Follow health and safety processes
- Act in a proactive and preventative safety behavior
- Documentation and reports
- Ensure that you stay up to date on controls technology
- Stay compliant with training required for position
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or related fields
- 2+ years of experience in industry and related equipment
- English proficiency
- Minimum travel required
Skills
- Allen Bradley (Studio 5000), Siemens (step 7), and C++
- C# and ladder logic experience
- Ability to read drawings
- Advanced knowledge of electronic devices
- Expertise in Fanuc Roberts programming
- Knowledge of communication protocols
- Advanced computer troubleshooting experience
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
- Delta Dental
- VSP Vision
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Additional Competitive Benefits
About the company
Avancez Assembly is committed to a culture of excellence, with a focus on best practices and continuous improvement. We understand that our people are our biggest strength, and we know that world-class service happens because of our capable and valued team members. We build a better culture by putting people before profit, leading for purpose, passion, and performance, and creating an environment devoted to an exceptional experience for our customers and people.
We lead with respect and humility, are aligned to a common purpose, and hold ourselves accountable to embody our values in everything we do. Our values include respect, integrity, perseverance, innovation, and teamwork.