Controls Engineer

1ST SHIFT CONTROLS ENGINEER - LIMA, OHIO AREA

A Leading Automotive Supplier near Lima, Ohio needs a 1st Shift Controls Engineer. Candidates should have previous Controls Engineering Experience in a Manufacturing Plant and Must be knowledgeable with Allen Bradley PLC's and Fanuc Robots. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Approve process specification and design standardsDevelop and implement software changes to improve production capabilities.
Design and develop robots including computer software used to program robots.
Understand manufacturing production requirements and how robots can be used in automated systems to achieve cost efficiency, productivity, and quality.
Assist in the Repair and maintenance of robots and robotic equipment.
Train robotics operators in how to operate robots and related equipment and help establish basic maintenance and repair programs at new installations.
Authorized to participate in the plants APQP process for new equipment and processes that require electrical and electronic circuitry.
Provides electrical technical expertise in the trouble shooting and problem-solving process of electrical and electronic circuits to minimize plant machine downtime and scrap.
Provides, practices, and maintains the safe and effective designs of machine controls and their auxiliary equipment used in the plant as required.
Understands and effectively uses ladder-logic circuits to optimize manufacturing process that utilize controllers with safety as priority.
Authorized to conduct tool shop buyoffs on new process and automation equipment for the plant. As it pertains to electric controls, poka-yoke, and special circuits, etc.
Participates as team member in the plants poka-yoke team evaluation of processes.
Is a resource for plant continuous improvement and self-directed teams as pertaining to electric and electronic controls.
Provides and participates in the design, installation, and maintenance of the plants electric power distribution system.
Interfaces with the tool and die and maintenance activities to provide technical expertise and skills upon request.
Works with AutoCAD / Cad Key Software to prepare and alter drawings/documents as required.
Authorized to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, and quality system.