Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical controls application
Proficient in PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting
Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platform PLCs
Knowledge of mechatronics including automatic valves and closed loop control systems
Responsibilities
Design and implement new electrical control systems for R&D activities
Provide PLC programming support for development projects
Install and develop measurement and inspection systems for R&D and manufacturing
Collaborate with internal departments to identify process improvements
Interpret customer requirements and create electrical drawings
Plan project activities and provide updates on R&D projects
Conduct troubleshooting and maintain R&D process equipment
Benefits
401k plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Company-paid holidays and paid vacations
Education assistance
Full Job Description
Purpose: This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining new and existing electrical control systems and technology to support the R&D development activities within the Thin Film Technology group. This includes support at both the technical center and manufacturing facilities for equipment upgrades, R&D process development activities, and plant trial execution.
Essential Functions:
Provide technical expertise to support the design and implementation of new and existing processes to improve process capability and product quality/performance
Specify and provide PLC and other programming support for R&D development projects
Support installation and development of measurement, instrumentation, and inspection systems to support R&D development activities and manufacturing processes
Support implementation of R&D projects into global manufacturing facilities
Work closely with manufacturing, and other internal departments to identify process improvement opportunities and define/conduct R&D trials
Interpret customer requirements, review machine specifications, create electrical drawings, and work with internal/external contractors to meet those requirements
Work individually and in an R&D team environment to plan project activities, control timing and budget, and provide regular project updates on R&D project activity
Maintain and plan preventative maintenance on the R&D and development center process equipment.
Troubleshoot issues with R&D and development center equipment and processes
Keep record of electrical drawings and PLC and controls programs
Conduct or participate in risk assessments on new and modified equipment
Support facility LOTO program through training and updating LOTO instructions as needed
Travel domestically and internationally to R&D centers, manufacturing plants, supplier, and customer locations
Adherence to the NSG/Pilkington safety standards, Standards of Business Conduct, and Code of Ethics
Other duties as assigned by manager
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years of experience with application of electrical controls
Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting
Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platform PLCs
Experience or knowledge of mechatronics including automatic valves, pressure sensors/transducers, closed loop control (heating and cooling applications), and motorized conveyance systems
Other Requirements:
Excellent interpersonal relations and communications skills
High energy, self-starting individual with results-oriented focus
Must possess and maintain valid driver's license and acceptable MVR as defined by safety requirements.
This position may travel up to 20%.
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
Influential - Builds rapport and makes a positive and credible impact.
Customer Focused - Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer needs and ensures customer solutions, practices and procedures are designed to assure customer satisfaction.
Passion for Excellence - Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance
