Controls Engineer

Job Description
Job purpose
Designs, develops and improves manufacturing processes through application of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Duties and responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and optimizes Control Systems implementation including operation maintenance procedures.
• Source new suppliers of industrial control systems and automation;
• Test, monitor and evaluate control systems of new mechanical equipment;
• Define ICS/MES solution standards and develop detailed design specifications
• Support manufacturing engineers in the role of subject matter expert for ICS/MES
• Develops manufacturing controls solutions with the primary focus being operator safety by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors and other engineers.
• Improves manufacturing productivity by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout in accordance with Kubota’s 5-Gen Principles
• Manages project related activities in a transparent way for new programs or changes to existing programs. Scope including but not limited to timing, budgets, design details, team coordination, quotations, vendor procurement coordination.
• Test that systems are working correctly and identifying, investigating and repairing any system faults;
• Facilitates with maintenance the setup of preventative maintenance initiatives for new equipment following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Completes implementation of new or revised processes by training manufacturing and maintenance technicians.
• Discuss and evaluate systems failures with management and non-technical personnel;
• Review results and meet with managers to discuss methods of improving the productivity of existing systems, taking into consideration the use of the latest technology;
• Supports manufacturing to achieve safety, productivity and quality targets through process design, optimization projects and Kaizen initiatives.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• May be required to support during off-working hours.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by supporting other team members as capacity issues arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3 years industry experience in software development, programmingor engineering/IT discipline.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Programming skill in Visual Basic, C, C++.
• Creation and trouble shooting of PLC programs.
• Strong exposure to MES technologies, including automated data collection, visualization, quality and efficiency in manufacturing,
• Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, automated decision control, workflow, scheduling, and interface to ERP systems
• SQL programming and databases
• Experience with IT environment or organization
• Experience with Project Management
• Experience with Allen Bradley Products

Working conditions
Ability to work in extreme heat and cold. Ability to work in a loud environment.
Physical requirements
Ability to stand/ be on your feet for long periods of time and walk throughout the shop floor. Ability to sit at a desk. Ability to use hands/ fingers. Ability to reach with arms. Ability to operate power and hand held tools.
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