Position Description:
• Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data • Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues • Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated • Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians • Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, IIoT, and QTS. • Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime • Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment • Review and coordinate project installations • Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements • Maintain program backups for machinery and automation • Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots • Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety
Skills Required:
Error proofing, Programmable Logic Controllers, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Good Manufacturing Practices
Skills Preferred:
Lean Manufacturing, Electrical, Siemens, Robotics, Automation
Experience Required:
Education: High School Diploma Experience: 5+ yrs of related Controls experience • Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in Client+ (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills • Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required • Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)
Experience Preferred:
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering o Effective oral and written communication skills o Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience o Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79 o Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting o Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming o Machining and automation equipment controls troubleshooting experience
Education Required:
High School Diploma / GED
Education Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree
Additional Information:
Fully onsite. Domestic travel on an as-needed basis. There may be some local or regional travel required to see equipment at our suppliers.