Plant Controls Engineer

Position Description:
Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data
Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues
Lead trouble shooting; 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, IIoT, 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

Skills Required:
Error proofing, Programmable Logic Controllers, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Good Manufacturing Practices
Lean Manufacturing, Electrical, Siemens, Robotics, Automation

Experience Required:

• High School Diploma Experience: 5 yrs of related Controls experience
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required
• Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)

Education Required:
High School Diploma / GED

Fully onsite. Domestic travel on an as-needed basis. There may be some local or regional travel required to see equipment at our suppliers.