Senior Controls Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the design, specification, selection, procurement, build, programming, installation, tryout, optimization, and support of plant floor automation control systems for new and existing equipment.

JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

·         Optimize transfer press curves to increase HPH performance

·         Troubleshoot new and existing stamping equipment company wide

·         Coordinate and direct teams to resolve equipment issues affecting throughput on stamping presses

·         Train plant engineering and maintenance personnel in transfer optimizing methodology

·         Provide remote support to plant engineering and maintenance teams

·         Support HTH improvement activities

·         Work with the India Tech Center to evaluate transfer simulations for new die designs

·         Identify and implement cost savings ideas

·         Participates in continuous improvement activities

·         Performs work remotely, locally, regionally and at distant plants

·         Works hand on with equipment whenever required

·         Design of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls systems for new and retrofit equipment

·         Program PLC, HMI, network devices and related hardware when required

·         Develop and support motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency, and DC systems.

·         Understand, implement, and support robotic programming

·         Support startup and debug of new and modified equipment to achieve plant performance objectives

·         Able to utilize engineering software and equipment: PLC, HMI, Motion Control, and CAD programs

·         Evaluate and apply new technology as required

·         Direct activities to ensure that equipment manufacturing, installation, and testing meet specifications

·         Support new model launches and improvement teams

·         Participate in cross functional team activities as required

·         Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all duties

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

·         Five (5) to (8) years of related technical hands-on experience

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

·         High level of cooperation and commitment

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·         Strong Problem-Solving ability

·         Willing and able to learn new skills

·         Thrives in a fast-paced environment

·         Good mechanical ability

·         Self-starter and able to work little to no supervision

·         Able to apply corporate standards for equipment and tooling

·         Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

·         Maintains a high level of confidentiality when required

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

·         Able to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level

·         Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming software at an advanced level

·         Siemens PLC and HMI programming software at an advanced level

·         Advanced Fanuc and Motoman programming skills

·         Able to work with MQ1 and QAD databases at an advanced level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS