Plant Controls Engineer

Plant Controls Engineer

·         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

·         Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots

·         Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety

Skills Required:

Programmable Logic Controllers, Good Manufacturing Practices, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Error proofing

Skills Preferred:

Siemens, Lean Manufacturing, Robotics, Electrical, Automation

Experience Required:

·         5+ yrs of related experience

·         Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

·         Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required

·         Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

·         PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)

Experience Preferred:

·         Effective oral and written communication skills

·         Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

·         8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills

·         Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping

·         Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79

·         Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting

·         Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming

·         Fanuc controls troubleshooting

Education Required:

High School Diploma / GED

Education Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information :

Fully onsite.