Controls Engineer, Cell Line

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing engineering activities, ensuring stable processes that meet or exceed target yield, capabilities, throughput, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Collaborate with Quality and cross-functional teams to establish robust control plans and in-process quality checks.
• Lead efforts in equipment and line qualification during initial process ramp-up and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques, leveraging quality and statistical tools to address manufacturing challenges.
• Develop and maintain critical process documentation, including Work Instructions (WI) and Operation Instructions (OI), and provide training to production employees.
• Apply methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and lessons learned to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Support the integration of automation and controls systems, including PLC programming, HMI design, and the implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Partner with maintenance teams to ensure equipment uptime, troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Education: BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, with a strong focus on control systems and automation.
• Hands-on experience with Cell assembly processes is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of laser welding processes is a plus.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, Siemens 1500 preferred, HMI development, and SCADA systems.
• Familiarity with robotics, machine vision, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNet).

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 –$120,000, plus eligibility for bonus and benefits. Actual compensation within the range will be influenced by the specific work location, along with factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Full-time position.