Engineering degree required (preferably in industrial engineering)
Proficient spoken and written English skills
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and capital equipment installation
Strong communication skills across all management levels
Safety-oriented mindset
Team player with a systematic and disciplined task approach
Responsibilities
Monitor and uphold safety standards consistently
Identify and address maintenance-related quality issues
Develop and implement continuous improvement plans
Coordinate technical activities and maintain records for PLC systems
Provide training and support for maintenance staff on automation equipment
Participate in continuous improvement team activities under the Maintenance manager's guidance
Evaluate and implement modifications to automation and robotic systems
Benefits
Participatory environment in continuous improvement initiatives
Opportunities for training and skill development
Engagement with cutting-edge automation technologies
Collaborative work culture with a focus on safety and discipline
Involvement in significant project launches related to Industry 4.0 transformation
Full Job Description
Title: Plant Automation Engineer
Work Location: Anderson, SC
Activities
Dedication to safety
Closely monitor quality levles and root causes; correct any maintenance related non-conformances
Develop, Implement, and evaluate continuous improvment plans
Coordinate all technical activity and maintain accurate records pertaining to the system PLC equipment
Support and train the maintenance staff appropriately to ensure all system automation, PLC's and robots are maintined to the optimum operating level
Participate fully in the OPmobility continouse improvement team activities as directed by the Maintenance manager to ensure CI goals are met
Coordinate modifications and new projects automation, PLC,and robotic equipment as required ensuring all work is in accordance with the local and state regulations
Develop robust logic for optimum operational uptime and repeatability
Continuously review and consider new technologies (PLC or otherwise) as they apply to OPmobility. Make recommendations to maintenance teram as to their benefits along with feasibility and justificaiton for such technologies
Provide automation support as required as it applies to all other aspects of the current and any future systems.
Provide regular progress reports on th timeline schedules for all projects
Coordinate all training activity for the appropriate personnel regarding the design intent, operaiton, maintenance and programming of system automation, PLC equipment, robotic equipment and associates interfaces
Assume a leadership role and provide support to the maintenance technicians and staff in the operation and maintenance of all system robotic equipment to the extent that all system uptime goals are met.
Closely monitor equipment availability levels, perfrom root cause anaysis, and resolve issues
Create and drive actions to cross functional team members
Perform other duties as directed
Key Technical Competencies
Field bus: Controlnet, Modbus, Profibus
Integration to injection machines
Must have strong PLC skills
Automotive assembly, injection, and paint a plus
Must have demonstrated project and continous improvement experience
Must have sound knowledge and understanding of the electrical code.
