Manufacturing Engineer

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

About the role

Develop cost-effective manufacturing methods by analyzing existing processes and installations and by evaluating the most efficient solutions to manufacturing problems. Responsible for troubleshooting all aspects of PLC-controlled equipment and actively participating in the Modine Production System.

Responsibilities

• Works with all areas of engineering and production to provide the best manufacturing methods and keeps the Manufacturing Engineering Manager abreast of the status of established projects.
• Collaborates with outside vendors or contractors on projects and with representatives of corporate manufacturing engineering and product engineering as needed.
• Investigates alternative solutions for projects, develops cost information for each, and makes recommendations to the Manager while being responsible for project execution.
• Designs equipment when necessary and specifies equipment to satisfy manufacturing requirements.
• Troubleshoots machine control programs and develops or modifies PLC programs as needed.
• Writes tool orders and requisitions materials, explaining specific needs to outside vendors, the tool room, or other sources to ensure the build or repair of required tools.
• Assists production on all shifts with complex problems, from minor process changes to major modifications of existing equipment (mechanical or electrical), including recommending and installing equipment and process qualification where applicable.
• Assigned to major projects such as setting up new equipment authorized for purchase or transferred from another plant, contributing to installation, setup, debugging, implementation, safety and ergonomic review, qualification, and training before release to production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering required; Electrical Engineering knowledge preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, including knowledge of CAD applications (preferably Solid Edge) and other computer-based software.
• Maintain practical knowledge of operating systems and mechanical equipment throughout the plant.
• Constantly seek to improve processes by staying aware of new electrical control systems and mechanical technology, and generate cost savings related to manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles desirable.
• FEMA training required to be completed within the first 12 months of hire.
• This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g., OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Short-term disability
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health Savings Account