Senior Controls Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support new product introductions (phase-ins/phase-outs) and engineering/revision changes as it impacts control systems on equipment within the plant.
• Track and maintain all PLC codes.
• Lead efforts to upgrade and improve PLC controls and operations.
• Troubleshoot controls issues on machinery and equipment.
• Lead bar code system implementation and maintenance throughout the plant.
• Lead Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Structured Query Language (SQL) Server Database implementation and maintenance of existing and new systems.
• Support process and machinery capability studies and equipment installations.
• Support validation of all new and modified processes.
• Participate in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and work instruction reviews.
• Ensure that equipment meets all applicable industry electrical standards.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects (e.g., cost reduction, efficiency improvement).
• Lead controls specification development and review of electrical drawings for new machinery and equipment and modifications to existing machinery and equipment.
• Support weekend work and off-shift work when required.
• Support the production operator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of control engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) relays, contactors, servos, steppers, low voltage circuits, high voltage circuits, torque drivers, bar code systems, database storage, and vision systems.
• Ability to effectively program the following types of software: Allen Bradley, Ignition, Keyence sensors/cameras, SQL(plus), Fanuc robots, and AutoCAD Electric.
• Experience working with quality management systems.
• Experience working with bar code systems.
• Thorough understanding of machine code and its practical application in system-level operations.
• Working knowledge of machine electrical cabinet layout and machine controls.
• Experience with TS 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.