Controls Engineering Specialist
About The Position
Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage, and break down problems into items that can be validated. Determine proper validation methods. Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers Utilize sound knowledge, design, and implement vision control systems. Familiar with different types of vision cameras and their programming software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement in quality and delivery Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review, and follow on project installations Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements Update program backups for machinery and automation Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots As part of a team, review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, using AutoCAD Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks, and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images, and installation of communication and firmware and controls software Work overtime and weekends as needed Established and active employee resource groups
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED Required
- 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and co-op experience will be considered)
- Ability to work AWS work schedule
- Solid understanding of laser burning
- Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics and use AutoCAD
- Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements
- Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry
- Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet and remote IO
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
- Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience
- Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes
- Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods
- One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Degree
- Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
- Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots
- Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes
- Manage and break down problems into items that can be validated
- Determine proper validation methods
- Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers
- Design and implement vision control systems
- Evaluate equipment for improvement in quality and delivery
- Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
- Review and follow on project installations
- Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
- Update program backups for machinery and automation
- Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
- Review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety
- Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
- Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, using AutoCAD
- Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks, and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks
- Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images, and installation of communication and firmware and controls software
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
