Controls & Automation Engineer

·         Works as an integral part of the plant engineering and maintenance group

·         Individual contributor

• This position will be responsible for programming automation and control systems involving PLCs (programmable logic controllers)

• Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming specifically with Allen Bradley controllers.

• Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation, testing and start-up.

• Will provide engineering support to the facility as directed

• Develop and maintain production equipment programming, including but not limited to PLC, robot and camera systems.

• Provide sound technical support to the production areas to include process improvements, new equipment implementation as well as new project support.

• Help develop new process methods, design and implement those methods.

• Maintain and implement changes to production automation equipment programming.

• Trouble shoot production automation equipment/fixturing/programming and teach other technical team members the same.

• Specify, justify and/or purchase industrial automation software/hardware for new equipment and processes in coordination with Corporate Engineering and Information Technology.

• Develop and maintain standard PLC programs.

• Support other Overhead Door facilities projects.

• Review and define electrical hardware specifications.

• Create and maintain technical documentation.

• Comply with all internal and external production quality management systems and directives.

• Provide support in developing manufacturing methods and processes.

• Coordinate launch of new assembly processes.

• Assist Engineering, Maintenance and Production Team members in project work and machine down situations.

• Assist with integration of equipment to production processes.

• Will provide engineering services to facility as directed by manufacturing Engineering Manager.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in a similar position is desired.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s is desired.
• Experience in metals manufacturing a plus.
• Strong analytical capability and statistical literacy.
• Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision by consistently taking the initiative to get things done.
• Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity.
• Possess excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal and customer-oriented skills.
• Project Management skills
• Experience in applying TPM, DOE, Cellular Mfg, VSM, 5S, Pareto, SMED
• Confidence, strong interpersonal skills.
• A range of communication skills from shop floor personnel to executive presentations.

Experienced in production setup and process flow implementation.