Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. is seeking a skilled individual for our Controls Engineer 2 position at our DTTP - Waller, TX location. The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, configuration, integration and implementation of manufacturing process control systems. This includes supporting process changes and projects to accommodate new models or products and to improve the operational efficiency of manufacturing equipment. Skilled, hands-on problem solving combined with software programing of various types of controls components. The Controls Engineer also works directly with the production engineering and maintenance teams to provide enhanced troubleshooting and controls software support for manufacturing equipment downtime issues. If you meet the qualifications listed below, then we invite you to apply for our open position by visiting our website at http://careers.daikincomfort.comand submit your resume.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing process control systems and automation.
• Understand and troubleshoot various PLC, HMI, VFD and servo programs and modify as required.
• Diagnose issues with plant Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT and DeviceNet communication networks.
• Provide effective controls support to resolve manufacturing equipment failures, faults and runtime issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime and lost production.
• Identify root causes of equipment issues and develop solutions to eliminate reoccurrence.
• Install and support the interface of manufacturing equipment to the plant network for recipe control and data collection.
• Interpret and prepare electrical drawings and schematics.
• Support various external devices connected to systems such as label printers and scanners.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase the operational efficiency of manufacturing equipment.
• Document program changes and improvements for lessons learned and group communication.
• Interface well with other teams to solve production problems.
• Assist production engineering and maintenance teams in troubleshooting and with repairs.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Analyze problems in a high volume production atmosphere.
• Adapt well to changing responsibilities and work environment.
• Participate in additional projects/activities to support ongoing business needs

Qualifications

• Fair knowledge of manufacturing controls systems and automation
• Fair PLC, HMI, VFD, servo programming skills
• Fair knowledge of electrical practices and safety codes
• Debug and troubleshoot with some assistance
• Ability to work with various types of controls and automation components
• Able to manage tasks with minimal direction
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy and analytical skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills including prioritization skills
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people and in a team setting
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job; results oriented

Experience

• 3 years of experience preferably within high volume manufacturing environment

Education

• BSEE, BSEET or other relevant BS Engineering degree with a controls focus

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waller, TX 77484: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person