Overview
The Controls / Automation Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining, and leading stable and capable production / business processes as they pertain to Paint Shop equipment and process functionality.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Maintain Safety – Quality – Delivery – Cost – Environment – Moral initiatives
- Enhance machine / equipment capabilities as they relate to safety, throughput, cost, and quality
- Test and coordinate the implementation of preventive actions in the production process to establish and verify capable and stable production processes
- Resolve issues associated with assembly automation, process quality, workstations, robotics and automated equipment; troubleshoot PLC controls with electrical components servo-drives, motors, wiring and panels; and review and make PLC program changes on Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley and other machining PLC programs
- Capture and document changes and update prints as needed; lead, coordinate and facilitate troubleshooting electrical and process issues
- Lead problem resolution initiatives as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement or any safety concerns; establish, maintain, update and administer electrical and mechanical control plans; participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projects; perform any related tasks as needed
- Work with and supervise skilled trades employees and direct / manage salary manpower
- Coordinate and manage the 3rd shift, 7-day operation
- Lead Development and Optimization of Paint Process Equipment, converting ideas into tangible measurable manufacturing gains / improvements
- Coordinate Professional Maintenance and breakdown activities
- Standardized Maintenance Procedure (SMP) – creation and continuous improvement
- Ownership of Powder Prime, Automated Sealer, and PTED systems
Basic Qualifications :
5+ years manufacturing experience in automotive assembly and / or machining environmentProven program experience with Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, PLC-5, SLC500 & Controls LogixMust have the ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systemsProficient in all Microsoft Office productsThe ability to work a flexible work schedule to troubleshoot and production supportPreferred Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology, and / or advance degree creditSelf-directed and motivated Effective problem solving skillsJ-18808-Ljbffr