Purpose:

The Controls Engineer takes the lead for developing, implementing, and supporting part traceability strategy for NA automotive manufacturing plants. This position supports the development and implementation for other manufacturing data collection and data analysis systems.

Essential Functions:

• Provide safe, reliable, ergonomic systems and machines for all supported NSG Plants
• Configure systems and database settings for new cells and parts for traceable content
• Program PLCs, barcode readers, HMIs, Robots, and PCs as necessary to collect traceable data.
• Modify and upgrade as required existing production equipment.
• Help develop and maintain cost effective general specifications and standards for machine controls and programming.
• Coordinate all project controls/electrical activities to ensure that project timing, quality, and cost targets are attained
• Perform hands-on programming/debug/troubleshooting of numerous types of automation equipment.
• Provide analysis, evaluation and review of problems regarding automation, advanced methods and equipment, and material handling
• Provide alternative solutions to anticipated or actual technical and/or business-related manufacturing problems.
• Develop safeguards and improve team member safety through process improvements
• Conduct system / equipment training for plant and other personnel as required.
• Provide trouble shooting assistance to production and maintenance team members.
• Design new equipment or redesign existing equipment, and coordinate its fabrication, assembly, installation, and startup
• Ensure equipment and layouts are compliant with local and national codes.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining all written software program instructions.

• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Scope/Dimensions:

• Interact with multiple levels within the organization
• Manage projects in 7 manufacturing plants

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:  

• Strategic Thinking – Develops strategic plans for their part of the business by setting short and long-term goals and objectives
• Passion for Excellence – Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency, drive and personal commitment
• Engages and Inspires Others – Works collaboratively wand builds trust to develop enduring working relationships with others

Qualifications Required:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science Engineering - with 5-10 years of experience
• Proficiency in PLC programming, robotics, machine vision and CAD

• Problem solving abilities; experience programming ABB or Fanuc robotics; strong PLC/HMI programming skills; power; motors & controls knowledge.

• Strong computer and network skills and process expertise

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Open and frank, keen to see things through to completion.
• Dynamic individual who leads by example.
• Flexible, understands there is more than one way to accomplish a goal.
• Able to work as part of a team and have the determination to succeed in a challenging environment.
• Self-starter and be able to work towards project objectives with minimal supervision.

Other Requirements:

• Allen Bradley RS Logix programming
• Familiarity with PC programming in Visual Basic with MS SQL or similar systems

• Willing to travel up to 25%. Note: 90% of the travel will be within 4 hours of Toledo and will include overnight stays as needed

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Servo system knowledge and proficiency
• Vision system knowledge and proficiency

• Available to supervise installations, as needed

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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