What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Stanadyne?
Controls Engineer
About Stanadyne:
Stanadyne is known around the world as a leading supplier of diesel fuel systems and components. In addition, Stanadyne is quickly becoming an industry leader in the fast-growing field of Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI). Our products are for engine applications in agriculture, construction, power generation, industrial, marine, and on-highway vehicles. Over the years Stanadyne has expanded with precision manufacturing locations in China, India, Italy, and the United States. We have been providing innovative fuel system solutions to our customers for over 50 years and continue to focus on developing future cutting-edge fuel systems that will help distinguish our customers' engines from their competition.
Job Summary:
Takes responsibility for the physical delivery and ongoing support of products/services, applications, controls systems, and overall solutions. Performs systems software upgrades, PLC and CNC setups and configurations. Maintains software and hardware inventories. Provides technical expertise in the management of a public and/or private network. Install, supports and/or maintain industrial networks (ProfiBus). Performs technical analyses of software, hardware and transmission facilities using various diagnostic tools in support of efficient operations. Monitors controller performance to ensure high-quality operations. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Electrical engineer with a strong background in PLC’s, Frequency Drives, Robots, Machine Vision and networking in a high-speed production environment.
- Controls engineer will be involved in activities to ensure that manufacturing, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and requirements to improve safety, quality and efficiency.
- PC and networking support on the shop floor.
- The day-to-day support and optimization of manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting, programming and hardware design.
- Provide technical expertise and support with manufacturing technicians.
- Work with quality and process engineers to improve quality and efficiency.
- Ability to think “outside the box”
- Familiar with start-ups
- Desire to do “whatever it takes”
Qualifications:
- Experience with Machine Vision, Marking\ Welding Lasers, Torque Drivers and Gauging a plus
- Minimum 2 years of experience in PLC’s, Frequency Drives and Robots in a production environment
- Prefer Siemens PLC and CNC background
- Prefer Fanuc Robot Programming and Maintenance.
- Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server a plus
- PC and networking knowledge
- At least 2 years of experience in high speed manufacturing facility (Automotive Preferred)
- Passionate customer focus
- Thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution
- A commitment to continuous improvement
- A relentless drive to succeed
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology
- 4 years of Industrial Automation experience