Manufacturing Controls Engineer III

Inside the RoleWork with local & international partners to successfully design & implement machine controls and engine controls on our existing or new machining and assembly lines for our world changing products.BenefitsPosition offers a starting salary range of $108,000- $139,000 USDPay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experienceBenefits include annual bonus program; 401k includes up to 8% match and nonelective contribution; full coverage benefit plan options; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs; onsite fitness; tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off.What You Drive at DTNA:Participate and or lead a team for planning and leading complex systems and projects which includes: researching vendors, creating technical specifications, requesting quotations, selecting vendors, creating timelines, issuing purchase requisitions (coordinate with Purchasing), scheduling installations and tryouts, qualifying and approving equipment/tooling for projects, and etc.Lead the controls portion of an internal or external project.Ensure engineering practices comply with government regulations and safety standards.Implement and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC, HMI and Engine controls.Implement and support device level networks.Implement and support servo and VFD hardware and software.Implement and support manufacturing monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher-level systems.Independently applies processes and standards to the needs and progress of projects.Responsible for funding planning and tracking of complex over-arching projects based on Daimler standard project funding principles (CAPEX, NRE, EA1, EA2, and OP) as needed.Proactively manage and adopt spending plans as needed to meet cost targets.Able to identify shortfalls in projects or tasks and independently develop countermeasures, resolutions and implement effectiveness.Independently utilize the appropriate project management tools for your project / task.Independently lead project teams with production, maintenance, product engineering, quality, suppliers, etc.Independently promotes continuous improvements and actively screens markets and implements.Schedule time according to established job priorities. Monitor work progress and resolves problems to ensure timely completion of projects.Effectively work with hourly and skilled trades union workers.Must be able to provide management with regular reports / presentations on project work plans and status for information and resource management purposes.Must be able to professionally represent ME and actively participate in CVDS and PPR projects.Must have regular communication and collaboration with the global ME team.Need to have the ability to coach, mentor, and delegate to other team members.Apply controls technology to new and existing processes to provide optimal manufacturing solutions.Specify, manage, and assist with control designs for new manufacturing equipment procurement.Provide controls technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations.Participate in design reviews with suppliers to develop and implement the best overall equipment design.Core FunctionsEquipment controls hardware & software design reviews with suppliersReview engine module control changes and the impacts to our new or existing lines and make changes as neededSupport the controls portion of a production line startup including the tracking & verification of open controls issuesEngineer & implement controls hardware & software changes required to an existing line for any process changes requestsResearch & develop standards for new controls technologiesKnowledge You Should BringRequires a Bachelor's Degree - Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics EngineeringMinimum of 5 years of experience in controls engineeringMinimum 4 years of experience with Siemens controlsExperience in manufacturing machining and assembly controls equipment hardware and software design practices and standardsExperience using PC hardware and Microsoft Windows in a networked plant floor environmentExperience in a project lead roleMust be able to travel, including international (~10%)Must be able to articulate technical information in written and oral communicationMust be proficient in Microsoft OfficeMust be able to oversee activities of tradesmen and/or contractors.Must be able to provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance and other functional groups on requestAutoCAD experience with controls related drawingsOrganize shop floor management meetingsExperience, Skills, Abilities - PreferredProject management or supervisory experienceGlobal project experienceAbility to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsExperience with new product launches or machine retrofitsExperience with production related MES and FIS systemsWhere We WorkThis position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.Schedule TypeOnsiteAdditional InformationThis position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holdersApplicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of applicationFinal candidate must successfully complete a criminal background checkFinal candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screenContractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positionsEEO - Disabled/VeteransDaimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.#J-18808-Ljbffr