Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
Five years of industry experience required
Proficient in industrial PLC and robot programming
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to creatively solve design and production challenges
Understanding of various manufacturing processes including hydroforming, welding, and robotics
Responsibilities
Provide technical support throughout the design and launch of electrical controls and programming for projects
Lead or participate in multiple engineering projects simultaneously
Recommend and implement operational changes to improve efficiency
Ensure adherence to Controls/Programming standards by vendors
Develop control packages for metal processing and assembly equipment
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to enhance tooling and processes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Involvement in high-impact projects across various plants
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve operational performance
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in electrical controls and manufacturing
Potential for career advancement and professional development
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide electrical controls and programming direction and support on capital, facilities and equipment projects and support throughout the design, installation, startup and launch process.
Provide electrical controls and programming direction and support throughout the tooling design, build, tryout and launch process.
Provide support necessary to achieve daily production goals and technical support for all Midway Products Group facilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs a variety of engineering work and oversight in the manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance of electric or electronic systems in our new tooling and equipment
Participate or lead projects of greater magnitude and scope. Possibly more than one at a time
Operate with considerable latitude for un-reviewed action or decision
Recommend changes in procedures and standards
Ensure that our vendors follow our Controls/Programming Standards
Schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications at our plants
Review progress and evaluates results
Reviews and approves vendor's controls designs
Provides control engineering expertise to our plants as directed/requested
Develop controls packages for metal processing and assembly equipment
Maintain thorough familiarity with controls developments and new technologies in the industry which might be adaptable within our manufacturing operations
Participates in Design Reviews (Concept, 50% & 100%)
Participates in TSRO's
Participates in HLRO's
Work in partnership with the Manufacturing Engineering Department to significantly improve the tooling, equipment and processes delivered to our plants
Work in partnership with the plants to improve the overall operating performance of our plants, through the identification and implementation of concepts/ideas that improve the overall operational performance of our plants and meet throughput commitments
Reduce the start-up, launch, tryout (debug) time and cost of new tooling, equipment and process installation into our plant
Drive new tooling & equipment to operate at our quoted or MOS throughput rate, whichever is greater
Apply world class continuous improvement principles (VSM, Lean, 6-Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) to all our new tooling, equipment & processes
Participate/lead activities to develop standard for plant connectivity (Ethernet, MLAN, data collection)
Prepare proposals and authorizes cost estimates for future work
Work in partnership with IT on Cyber Security issues related to Industrial Control Systems
Supervise and coordinate technicians and plant controls engineers assigned to projects
Provide support to vacationing or absent Plant Controls Engineers
Overtime and weekends, as required
Perform other related duties as assigned by management
JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Preferred four year degree in Electrical Engineering with five years experience
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to use ingenuity and imagination to solve design production problems
Industrial PLC and robot programming skills are essential
Understanding of:
Mechanical Power Presses and Servo Stamping Presses
Part Transfer Controls on Stamping Presses
Metal Coil Feeding Systems associated processes
Industrial Power Distribution Systems (12kV - 480V)
Hydroforming Presses and associated processes
Resistance MIG Welding Processes
Laser Welding and Cutting Processes
Robotics (Material Handling, MIG, Spot Welding and Sealant Dispensing)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office environment
Normal shop environment, which includes travel to plant sites, tooling vendors and suppliers.
Required use of personal protection equipment; hazards and conditions typically associated with a manufacturing environment
