The Role
Provides technical support, programming, troubleshooting, and upgrades for manufacturing automation systems. Programs PLCs, robots, inputs and outputs, and vision systems; installs software packages; develops system upgrades; interprets electrical schematics; and documents projects. The role supports automotive plastic injection molding and assembly operations, requiring collaboration, problem-solving, organizational skills, and the ability to work around production equipment and related physical conditions.
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Summary
The Controls Engineer provides technical support and programming for manufacturing system designs and modifications.
Core Competencies
- Customer Oriented
- Building Collaborative Relationships
- Analytical Thinking
- Technical Expertise
- Fostering Innovation
- Results Oriented
- Personal Credibility
- Stress Management
- Ethics and Integrity
- Flexibility
- Supports Equipment Programming for Manufacturing
- Programs inputs/outputs of robots
- Maintain support and programming of robots
- Trouble Shoots software and hardware issues
- Load software packages
- Project documentation
- Develop and Install of Vision Systems
- Develop system upgrades
- Program PLC
- Read, interprets and apply lesson learned from electrical schematic drawings, professional journals, equipment manuals and government regulations
Requirements
- Demonstrated success and knowledge of automotive plastic injection molding and assembly
- Ability to program input/outputs associated with interfacing robots with equipment
- Ability to program robots
- Knowledge of software and hardware
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret electrical schematic drawings
- Strong computer skills
- 3-5 years’ experience working with controls in an automotive facility
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related Engineering field.
- Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
- Ability to work effectively independent or as a member of a team.
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
- Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
- Strong analytical ability
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
Working Conditions
- Physical ability to lift 25lbs, heaver objects moved with assistance or equipment
- Manual dexterity required to use electronic & hand tools
- Physical dexterity to sit, stand, bend, squat, climb, grip, reach as needed
- Working near moving parts, exposure to occasional fumes or airborne particles
- Moderate noise level on the production floor, some areas may require PPE
- Travel as necessary.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated knowledge and success with automotive plastic injection molding and assembly
- Ability to program inputs and outputs interfacing robots with equipment
- Ability to program robots
- Knowledge of software and hardware
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret electrical schematic drawings
- Strong computer skills
- 3-5 years of experience working with controls in an automotive facility
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related engineering field
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Motivated, service-oriented, team-oriented, and detail-oriented work style
- Strong analytical ability
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to lift 25 pounds and use electronic and hand tools
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The Company
What We Do
Starting with aftermarket parts in 1956 and moving into O.E. in 1968, Flex-N-Gate produces the highest quality products and systems for the automotive industry. With our extensive plastics, metals and mechanical assemblies experience, we persistently strive for continuous improvement and on-time delivery of defect-free products. We provide our customers a comprehensive solution using our collective resources of product engineering, project management, testing, stamping, welding, molding, painting, plating, assembly and shipping.
