Controls Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for programming torque control systems and joint development. Selection of error and mistake proofing devices
• Provide controls guidance in equipment selection, overall operations and future expansion
• Integrating and networking PC's and PLC's (TCP/IP, EthernetIP)
• Analyze and calculate machine performance and requirements utilizing the PLC
• Participates in the development of RFQ’s and equipment specifications for capital and tooling requirements
• Responsible for transferring all equipment and process documentation to the Production Plant prior to SOP. This includes all OEM Equipment Documentation (electronic and hard copies of Manuals, BOM, Drawings, recommended spare parts and recommended PM’s)
• process requirements, capital / tooling investments and direct / indirect labor
• Main interface with automation and capital equipment vendors for control solutions
• Drive lean concepts (5S, OEE, Kanban, Visual Factory, TPM etc.) throughout the organization
• Implement process improvements to improve overall efficiencies, including automation
• Supports the APQP activities assigned through the Program Management group
• Creates all controls related communication internally and externally, including technical presentation, design reviews, capacity analysis, and feasibility studies
• Collaborates with Purchasing in evaluation of new suppliers, products and technologies to help maintain a competitive edge in the industry
• Provide guidance in equipment and capital selection to the Purchasing Dept
• Responsible for problem solving and resolution of issues at all sites as directed / or required
• Corporate employees must be able to travel as required to support new launch, engineering change or production related activities (typically no more than 1-2 weeks at a time / estimated 6-12 weeks annually)

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Instrumentation, Robotics, Computer Programming or a related field
• Four (4) years of experience as a Controls Engineer or a related role
• Four (4) years of experience with Robotic programming and controls
• Four (4) years of experience of PLC programming (Allen Bradley Micro Logic, SLC 500’s, ControlLogix 5000 processors) for Manual Assembly Cells, Automated Assembly Cells and Power & Free conveyor systems.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience working with the following: AutoCAD, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, RS View, ex., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point
• Four (4) years of experience in HMI programming (AB PanelView and PanelView Plus)
• Four (4) years of experience with JIT, SPD, ILVS and Batch manufacturing systems. Including broadcast analysis from customer trigger through customer installation
• Four (4) years of experience working with assembly requirements for all Automotive Component Systems; Body, Trim, Chassis, Powertrain, Interior and Electrical Systems
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience working with manual and automated assembly systems and technologies, including both mechanical and control systems
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience working with Industrial Safety Standards and requirements

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