Controls Software Engineer

Introduction

At our company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and selling high-quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Join a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community, and the world in which we live.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• PLC/CNC, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Software Systems
• 5 years of related experience
• High School Diploma / GED
• Successful candidate must demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required
• Client Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Robotics, Computer Vision
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
• Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79
• Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting
• Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming
• Fanuc controls troubleshooting
• CNC troubleshooting

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data
• Lead problem-solving in resolving equipment performance issues
• Lead troubleshooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated
• Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
• Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS
• Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
• Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
• Review and coordinate project installations
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
• Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
• Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.