Job DescriptionJob Summary:Under limited supervision, designs, documents, fabricates, implements and troubleshoots controls for semi-automatic and automatic manufacturing equipment, with end goals of improving production safety, quality, capacity and/or lower costs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Designs safety and operational controls for new and existing equipment and troubleshoots any issues with these controls, referring complex issues to more experienced engineers when needed.
- Specifies components for use in equipment for controls systems. Documents control systems in drawings, schematics and spec sheets.
- Programs PLC controllers and documents PLC programs using ladder logic diagrams.
- Collaborates with Automation Engineering and Maintenance to verify that the design of all production equipment meets all regulatory and DENSO standards.
- After consulting with Automation Engineering and Maintenance, creates equipment specifications based upon requirements for GUI/communication interfaces and networking requirements.
- Collaborates with production planning to schedule electrical work and equipment modifications and/or installation.
- Develops clear and concise operator instruction manuals.
- May train or mentor less experienced engineers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or other related engineering field
- 5+ years as a Machine builder, Controls Engineer or related
- PLC programming experience with a focus on Allen Bradley and Studio 5000
- Functional experience programming VFD's and Servo controllers.
- Proficiency in creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Strong background of system design, implementation, testing and maintenance
- Experience with Functional Safety standards
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:- PLC programming, controls circuit design, machine safety standards and component selection criteria knowledge and experience required
- Analytical skills with an ability to independently evaluate and develop innovative solutions to complex situations
- Written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Ability to communicate with internal and external customers on issues of moderate to considerable importance, up to and including senior management.
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
- Project management skills, including identifying and scheduling process steps, determining resources and staff required to successfully complete assigned projects or project steps and reporting on project
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to apply process improvement planning and checking to own work output and to assist others with identifying gaps in work results
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Standard ADA Selection:Production Environment:Exposure is to a manufacturing environment, which lends itself to varying levels of exposure to dust, odor, fumes and temperature extremes dependent upon assigned location(s) within the manufacturing plant. Incumbent may be assigned to other areas such as clean room environments or areas where there may be medium to high noise levels requiring participation in the company's Hearing Conservation Program. Employee must wear appropriate protective welding gear, gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, mask, steel-toed shoes, apron or other predefined personal protective equipment when working in the production and/or warehouse areas.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Throughout the course of the day, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb or stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Depending on location, the employee may be exposed to temperature extremes varying from very hot in summer (up to 100 degrees) to very cold in winter (down to 45 degrees). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to moving mechanical parts and material handling equipment.
In the course of performing welding duties, if a part of assigned job, there is exposure to heat, bright light and airborne ember-like particles. For employees whose regularly assigned work environment is not the production floor, there will be some exposure to dust, odor, fumes, noise, and temperature extremes when job duties take them into the production and/or warehouse areas. Safety shoes, safety glasses and ear protection must be worn while in the production and/or warehouse areas.
