Equipment & Controls Planning Engineer

As Equipment & Controls Planning Engineeryou provide project planning, installation, start-up and acceptance, as well as engineering support of new installations and optimization measures of the conveyor and equipment technology in Assembly.

This role is located in the Greer, SC area.

Responsibilities:

• Engineers the planning of technical equipment within Assembly as delegated by the Section Manager, Assembly.
• Evaluates concept evaluations with technical and financial focus for new facility and process equipment.
• Provides Project oriented planning and realization of measures in collaboration with the internal customer as well as external suppliers.
• Finds the optimum solutions in regard to costs, quality, ergonomics, technical innovation and environment.
• Confers with management, engineering and other staff regarding structural capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Provides cost estimation (Invest, Budget), technical specification and request for quotes.
• Evaluates, coordinates and compiles bidder circle, call for bids, offers evaluation, recommendation for the award of contract, acceptance of the equipment from the suppliers and handing over to the operator as delegated by Section Manager, Assembly.
• Develops and implements equipment countermeasures to improve equipment reliability. Ensures all equipment design is capable of 98% uptime (equipment).
• Ensures all assigned countermeasures are developed on schedule and effective (countermeasures).
• Ensures all assigned projects are on schedule and at/or under approved budget (variance to budget).
• Performs other duties as assigned by Operations Supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering preferred) or the equivalent of 4 years of engineering experience in the automotive industry
• 3 years of experience in an engineering environment (automotive process or automotive).
• 3 years of Project Management experience in several equipment and/or Controls Planning projects as well as structural modification
• Advanced experience in controls and equipment (PLC Alan Bradley AND/OR Siemens S7; E-Plan)
• Equipment maintenance experience in electrical, controls, software and mechanical areas.
• Experience in CAD Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Ability to use and apply statistical methods to aid with process analysis.

What we offer

This position is for a long term renewable contract with an excellent hourly rate including benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA and 401k along with paid holidays and vacation days.

Please apply ONLY if you fulfill the above mentioned minimum requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person