Position: Corporate Engineering Assistant

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week. First shift position, Monday through Friday. Must be available to work weekends and overtime.

Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, insurance benefit options will be offered on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. You will receive 40 hours of paid time off (PTO) after 90 days of service. You will have the opportunity to participate in both our Flexible Spending Account and our 401k plan (with a great company contribution). Not only can you request tuition reimbursement for yourself, but we offer a paid associate degree at a local community college for up to two (2) of your children. Additional educational training and opportunities are also available. Excellent potential for growth and a great work atmosphere.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: The most important qualifications the right individual will possess are a strong work ethic, strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication skills and a personable and positive attitude. A strong background of proven engineering and project management ability is critical.Proficiency with computers and engineering software applications is essential.This is a manufacturing environment, which means you will be expected to engage with your team consistently throughout your shift while exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures. You will also be on your feet for most of the day. The corporate engineering assistant must be flexible. Controlled change is constant and the willingness and ability to adapt is essential.

Also, you must be:

· Hard-working and dependable.

· Organized and detail oriented.

· Flexible and ready to do whatever needs to get done, in your department or in another area if necessary.

· Must pass a drug screening, physical examination, and background check.

Educational/Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
• Heat treat, automotive, or aerospace experience is preferred but not required.
• You must have U.S. citizenship or residency.
• Proficient with computer software: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD or Equivalent, Adobe Acrobat, PLC programming (Modicon preferred), HMI programming (Quick Designer, Vijeo, Blue Open Studio preferred), and VFD programming (Schneider preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in industrial maintenance fields. One years’ experience in Project Engineering.
• Must have good communication skills to interact properly throughout departments and plants.
• Strong management and supervisory skills needed.

Job Duties:

• The Corporate Engineering Assistant is responsible to support the Corporate Engineering Manager in all plant control and data collection systems, major equipment projects and the overall operation of plant maintenance.
• The primary goal of the Corporate Engineering Assistant is to increase plant efficiencies by:

o Designing, programming, modifying and maintaining all electrical control systems.

o Designing, managing, and supervising the installation or repair of all equipment.

o Working with the Maintenance managers to improve plant maintenance’s ability to keep the equipment operational.

· Design, modify and maintain all PLC/HMI programs.· Design, modify, calibrate and maintain all instrumentation.· Design, modify, and maintain shop floor data acquisition systems.· Design, modify and maintain all plant equipment and building drawings.· Develop a cooperative relationship with Corporate Engineering Manager, General Manager, Plant Managers, Maintenance Managers, Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Operators.· Project management - new equipment or major overhauls of existing equipment.

o Help design new furnace and/or other equipment layouts.

o Review and define equipment specifications.

o Prepare installation drawings.

o Design and program control systems.

o Coordinate schedules (with plant staff, vendors and contractors).

o Write scope of work for contractors (all disciplines).

o Monitor contractors (all disciplines).

o Manage start up and testing.

o Write operating and maintenance manuals.

o Train operators, electricians, and mechanics on new equipment.

· Plant maintenance.o Help trouble shoot equipment problems.o See that all OSHA, NFPA, and safety standards are met and that all safety regulations and procedures are properly enforced for plant maintenance and contractors.o Train maintenance employees as required.o Support Maintenance Managers as required.§ Fill in for Maintenance managers as required.§ Support each Maintenance managers to maximize their chance of success in maintaining the plant.

· Plant production systems review.

o Recommend changes to increase production or efficiency.

o Modify, create and implement Company work instructions.

o Monitor Equipment problem logs to determine areas of concern.

o Manage all plant camera systems hardware and software.

o Set up new cameras and programs.o Install software on company computers.

• Coordinate and maintain Furnace Temperature Uniformity Surveys.

· Keep Corporate Engineering Manager informed of all factors that are affecting or could affect any aspect of the maintenance department.

· Undertake additional duties as may be required by the Corporate Engineering Manager at any time.

Interaction: Primary interaction will be with Corporate Engineering Manager, Maintenance managers and Industrial Maintenance Mechanics. Secondary interaction will be with vendors, Plant Managers, General Manager, Shift Managers and operators.

Heat Treating Services Corporation of America (HTS) is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1978. We are a pro-active and innovative organization committed to provide world-class quality and on-time delivery. As part of our commitment to superior customer service, we have continued to expand by installing furnaces and acquiring facilities to meet specific customer requirements. We are capable of processing 84 million pounds per month.

The Corporate Engineering Assistant is a critical member of the maintenance team bridging the gap between the Corporate Engineering Manager and the maintenance department front lines, whose tasks are a critical component to the successful operation of the Company. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter who is committed to be an integral part of the team and motivated by a challenging work environment where there is potential for growth and advancement.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Industrial maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)
• programming: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person