Controls Engineer

TITLE

Controls Engineer

COMPANY

JTEKT Bearings North America

DEPARTMENT

Engineering

LOCATION

Dahlonega, GA

CLASSIFICATION

Salary

REPORTS TO

Engineering Manager

GRADE

Based on exp.

Military friendly, Veterans are encouraged to apply!

Summary/Purpose

Provide technological advances and project management to improve Roller Bearing manufacturing as it relates to electrical controls, production management, machine networking and equipment reliability.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Write, modify and troubleshoot programming of PLCs and HMIs for manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Collaborate with intercompany and external resources to repair or upgrade equipment as it relates to electrical controls, machine networking, and component obsolescence.
• Collaborate with local and intercompany information technology and process improvement groups to improve production reporting, product traceability and quality records.
• Provide project management for equipment installations, facility rearrangement, energy savings projects and safety improvements.
• Provide periodic support as lead or team member for service contracts like air compressor maintenance, HVAC maintenance and mobile equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven experience with writing PLC programs and troubleshooting PLCs.
• Ability to create electrical schematics and facility layouts in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, able to work well under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Self-directed to complete essential job duties and projects on schedule.
• Experience working in teams and communicating effectively through writing, presentation, graphs and proposal reports.
• Must enjoy challenges and meet planned deadlines. Have an interest to grow in expertise of IoT.
• Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental standards and management systems.
• The above may be waived by the department Manager and the Human Resources Manager if the candidate is otherwise qualified.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Computer Engineering. Equivalent experience with technical degree will be considered.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection and slip resistant safety toe shoes.
• Arc Flash PPE is required when opening equipment electrical panels for access to PLCs or for testing.
• Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• Travel by automobile and plane is required less than 5% if time for training, meetings or as needed for special projects.