Maintenance Controls Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Description

This position is responsible for controls activities in the press shop related to the implementation of new capital equipment, continuous improvement, and maintenance support. The position may also be required to assist in secondary process areas with specific programming needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

•          Support the Company’s mission, vision, and values in performance of daily activities

•          Maintain PLC based control systems for maintenance group

•          Program PLC ladder logic from start to finish

•          Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines

•          Support Maintenance in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities

•          Generate wiring schematics and control drawings with AutoCAD, maintain all plant electrical prints

•          Work closely with Senior controls engineer and system control needs

•          Knowledgeable of industrial control components and assist with MRO crib

•          Guide design, develop and test electrical control methods, materials, processes and results

•          Train, coach, and mentor the electrical controls process with skilled trades colleagues

•          Able to work after hours and be on call at times. Move to off shift for short periods of time

•          Must also be able to understand all electrical schematics

Expectations

Employees are expected to follow all standards listed below:

·          Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job

·          Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area

·          Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management

·          Effectively communicate with co-workers and management to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives

·          Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949

·         Adhere to all internal, ANSI and OSHA required safety procedures in performing daily work activities

·         Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect

·         Actively support the E&E values (Safety, Fairness, Respect, Hard Work, and Long-Term Profitability).

·         Must adhere to all company policies and procedures

Education and Experience

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position. The following education, experience, or certifications are preferred:

Education: 

·         Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in a relevant field of study is strongly preferred

Associates degree in relevant field of study is required

Experience:

·         Five (5) or more years of experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment

·         Three (3) or more years of experience in press room or related field

·         Stamping and Assembly manufacturing experience in the auto industry strongly preferred

·         Experience working with Aida, Minster, Schuler, Eagle, Verson and Danly coil fed straight side presses and blank/coil fed transfer presses. Need a good understanding of the working controls and safety circuits of this type of equipment

Additional Skills Required:

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following skills are required:

PLC and Computer skills :

·         Applicant must have basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience in AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent design programs a plus

·         Excellent Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC experience (current and up to date)

Communication skills:

·         Strong verbal, written and presentation skills (in English) are required

·         Able to interact in a professional manner at all times with fellow employees or customers

·         Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.

·         Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Mathematical skills:

·         Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, and proportions to practical situations

Other Skills:

·         Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties

·         Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Metal Stamping and Assembly Automotive Manufacturing Supplier

Company Description

Metal Stamping and Assembly Automotive Manufacturing Supplier