Description What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority
  • Responsible for controls engineering & electrical support
  • Provides technical support, direction, and training to support personnel/Skilled Trades within the organization.
  • Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical input in problem resolution.
  • Controls modifications and continuous improvement of production processes
  • Error Proofing (SEP, EPP, vision, bar code)
  • Technical troubleshooting and direction for production departments
  • Floor to upper-level systems integration
  • Planning Activities
  • Launch Activities
  • Maintenance Supervision (directing of hourly trades to perform work as necessary)
  • 7th level lateral position

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering
  • 5+ years of Controls experience supporting manufacturing operations (not an entry level position)
  • Analytical ability and creativity to solve unusual and difficult problems
  • Interpersonal skills to work effectively with line workers, maintenance personnel, and all levels of management
  • Ability to work all shifts.
  • Strong work ethic with self-initiative
  • Strong follow up to handle multiple tasks
  • Understanding of manufacturing and tooling processes
  • Ability to program & troubleshoot PLCs, particularly Rockwell/AB
  • Variable Frequency Drives, especially AB such as Powerflex
  • Read and interpret wiring diagrams.
  • Knowledge of automation/industrial networks (Device Net, Ethernet, etc.)
  • Machine control HMI's/ user interface (Siemens, Allen Bradley/Rockwell)
  • Experience in Vision systems, theory and strategy
  • Experience in error-proofing concepts and execution
  • Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office & Teams
  • Flexibility to change quickly from one assignment to another as priorities change

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Robot automation, especially Fanuc
  • Vision Systems
• Cognex and Matrox
  • Conveyance technologies
  • Auto Cad, E-Plan
  • Dispense Tool/Paint Tool Programming/Weld Spot Tool
  • Plant Floor Systems
• EPP, SEP, GEPICS, GPMC, GSIP, EPS, PPS, PR & T, Andon, GE Cimplicity)
  • Wireless Applications (RF Tags, EPS)
  • Octoplant
  • Allen-Bradley Armor Start

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