Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing 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:

PLC/CNC, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Software Systems

Skills Preferred:

Robotics, Computer Vision

Experience Required:

• Education: High School Diploma

• Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience

• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate 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:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• Experience:

o Effective oral and written communication skills

o Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

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

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

o Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79

o Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting

o Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming

o Fanuc controls troubleshooting

o CNC troubleshooting

Education Required:

High School Diploma / GED

Education Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information :

Fully onsite.

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.

Company Description

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.