Controls Engineer

• Update, modify, and improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, pneumatic, distribution and control.
• Design and develop new machine controls including robotic, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and vision systems.
• Develop and support maintenance programs on equipment.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and vision systems.
• Create, maintain current hard copies and electronic data bases: all electrical, pneumatic schematics, panel layouts, PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component parts documentation.
• Schedule and complete back-ups of all electronic machine controls and robotic programs on set schedule
• Implement and maintain data collection system from shop floor processing equipment.
• Maintain and expand existing plant floor machine control to Ethernet gateways, links, and connections.
• Maintain all sub machine control data highways.
• Maintain and update controls portion of machine standards.
• Coordinate with and assist with company systems personnel with plant floor Ethernet machine drop routing and Ethernet message traffic control.
• Complete correspondence, forms and reports using computer and applicable software.
• Handle confidential information on a regular basis.
• Active member of a cross-functional launch team
• Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example.
• Promote and facilitate Open Door process, effective and respectful communication.
• Participate in Continual Improvement activities.
• Adhere to customer requirements, Quality System, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University degree in a technical field and 3 years direct work experience or a minimum of 8 year’s direct manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency using lean manufacturing tools.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (3 years)
• Desire to promote the success of the organization and team members by following through on tasked activities working on time and to budget.
• Ability to work well with others; build and maintain positive employee relations.
• Always exhibit a high level of flexibility and ability to multi-task.
• Positive personality to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, and suppliers.
• Competent in reading and interpreting schematics and mechanical drawings
• Able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact.

Environment

• Work in the office 40% and manufacturing floor 60%.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• 50% computer and 50% equipment.