The Role
The Controls Engineer manages production processes, troubleshoots PLC controls, and implements preventive actions to enhance machine performance and safety, collaborating with maintenance teams.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities Preferred Qualifications
The Controls Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining stable and capable production/business processes as they pertain to equipment functionality; machine/equipment capabilities as they relate to safety, throughput, and quality. The Controls Engineer will test and coordinate the implementation of preventive actions in the production lines in order to establish and verify capable and stable production processes; resolve issues associated with assembly automation, work stations, robotics and automated equipment; troubleshoot PLC controls with electrical components servo-drives, motors, wiring and panels; and will review and make PLC program changes on Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley and other machining PLC programs. This role will also capture and document changes and update prints as needed; lead, coordinate and facilitate trouble shooting electrical issues, problem resolution issues as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement or any safety concerns, establish, maintain, update and administer electrical control plans; participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projects; and perform any related tasks as needed. The Controls Engineer will work closely with maintenance groups, trades and business unit leaders.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
- 5+ years manufacturing experience in automotive assembly and/or machining environment
- Proven program experience with Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, PLC-5, SLC500 & Controls Logix
- Must have the ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office products
- The ability to work a flexible work schedule to troubleshoot and production support
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology, and/or advance degree credit
- Self-directed and motivated Effective problem-solving skills
Top Skills
Allen Bradley
Controls Logix
Fanuc
MS Office
Plc-5
Siemens
Slc500
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The Company
What We Do
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