Controls Engineer

Join a globally recognized leader in high-performance battery technology. This position involves managing and optimizing all aspects of equipment and maintenance processes at our facility. You'll play a key role in tracking performance indicators such as operational uptime, mean time between failures, and preventive maintenance, particularly focusing on the plant's electrical and automation systems.

Your expertise will be pivotal in troubleshooting and resolving critical manufacturing challenges related to electrical controls within systems such as E-Beam, tension control, and mixing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement strategies to keep manufacturing equipment current with cutting-edge technologies.
- Identify and propose continuous improvement projects targeting increased uptime and reliability.
- Contribute to capital expenditure planning for technology upgrades and replacements.
- Mentor maintenance teams on task prioritization, preventive maintenance, and TPM activities.
- Facilitate spare parts management and ensure the availability of critical components.
- Document and standardize maintenance and calibration protocols, particularly during new equipment commissioning.
- Serve as the bridge between IT and manufacturing operations for network-related issues.
- Be adaptable with a flexible schedule, including weekend and on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools.
- Demonstrated experience in high-volume manufacturing environments with a focus on industrial automation.
- Proficiency with Siemens PLC installation, troubleshooting, and program development.
- Familiarity with ladder logic and P&ID diagrams for automation purposes.
- Experienced in production processes like extrusion or web handling and calibration environments.
- Skilled in HMI and PLC software such as WinCC, Wonderware, and others.
- Solid industrial networking knowledge including ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, and TCP/IP protocols.

This role offers a unique opportunity for candidates with Siemens Controllers expertise looking to advance in a technically fulfilling career.