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, 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.

Skills Required:

• Interest in controls engineering with strong aptitude to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge.
• Direct program experience with assembly and machining controls architectures (hardware/software). ? Knowledge of programming principals on Siemens, Schneider, Bosch PLC along with CNC/Motion controls systems.
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC, CNC, robot, and other automation issues.
• Knowledge of cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries, and auxiliary equipment as an asset.
• Knowledge of ABB/FANUC robot
• Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies.
• Knowledge of Vision Systems
• Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments, PSS, integrated safety etc).
• Able to read Controls (electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic) prints.
• Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols

Skills Preferred:

• 3 year or more of Controls Engineering experience in manufacturing environment
• 3 years or more experience with PLC logic, controls, Siemens and Modicon programming:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

Education Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information:

• Experience interacting with senior management, process engineering, safety, IT, and plant production teams.
• Self-starting, self-directed with extremely good influential, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience.
• Comfortable with working off shift or 4-crew.