Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• Provide in-house technical capability to design, build, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment and robot cells.
• Provide subject matter expertise in controls and automation systems to suppo1t manufacturing business needs (stamping and assembly)

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems
• Participate in the design and build of automation cells and electrical
  • Electrical drawings in AutoCAD
  • Electrical cabinet buildup and wiring
  • Automation cell buildup
  • Robot setup, dress-out, testing, and commissioning
  • Debug and startup
• Develop BOMs and source required components for integration projects
• Supervise outside contractors working on automation projects for TOM
• New equipment specification and buyoff
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
• Coordinate automation campaigns
• Manage backups of automation programs
• Support training of facilities team personnel with troubleshooting controls and performing repairs or upgrades of automated systems
• Develop operating procedures and equipment standards for automation and related electrical systems
• Support manufacturing engineering activities to improve cycle times, improve quality, meet uptime objectives, and implement preventive maintenance programs
• Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and customer oriented
• Self Starter - works well under minimal supervision. Able to independently troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
• Ability to read electrical drawings and equipment manuals for design and troubleshooting purposes
• Sound working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Power Point, and
• Ability to identity ·root-cause' and initiate effective corrective actions relative to sheet metal stamping and assemblies
• Capable of interpreting engineering standards and applications

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma
• 3+ years of experience in the following:
  • Allen Bradley Compact/ Control/ Guard Logix PLCs
  • Allen Bradley Panel View
  • ABB and Fanuc robots
  • Weld timers, SPR, laser, and other joining process controllers
  • Communications protocols: Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, Devicenet
  • PC setup - software and hardware configuration
  • Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective verbal and written communication

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar degree) with prior controls and electrical work background
• Prior experience in a similar capacity with Automotive OEM/Supplier in an automotive stamping and assembly
• AMR/AGVs, Cobots, and Vision Systems
• Experience designing, building, and wiring industrial controls cabinets
• Stamping press line automation experience preferred - FOL de-stacking, washer/oiler, centering systems, inter-press, and EOL conveyor system
• Familiarity with stamping and robotic weld processes
• Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes, practices and principles
• Software: AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and experience working with 30 CAD models
• Experience with Visual Basic, Visual C++, or other programming languages
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Any previous supervisory experience

Environment & Physical Demands

• Standard Office
• Production Area with Machinery
• Exposure to loud noises
• Stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach & grasp, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, talk & vision, lift up to 30lbs