Manufacturing Engineer

Schedule:

The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm. Weekends and nights may be required due to project demands. This position is 100% onsite.

Objective:

Maximize equipment efficiency, capacity, and availability through data acquisition and analysis, hardware and\or software development and installation, and hands-on troubleshooting and repairs of electrical and control systems. This position will contribute to the development of and customization of our custom, standard control system.

Administrative Responsibilities (if applicable):

• Perform project management function for customer projects including, need identification, scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Develop and write documentation as required, to include project plans and SOPs
• Track and compile data to produce results through summary reports, audits, traceability matrices, etc.

Safety Requirements: Must adhere to all GMPs, OSHA regulations, and company policies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise for solving process issues that cause downtime within production
• Maximize equipment efficiency and\or capacity through the development of automatic metrics data acquisition and storage.
• Analyze metrics data to create actionable insights that reveal equipment, process, and\or human inefficiencies.
• Development software and\or hardware control system modifications that efficiently and effectively address inconsistencies that may arise.
• Maximize equipment availability through the development of automatic metrics data acquisition and storage that predict or improve the prediction of equipment and\or component failure before it occurs.
• Assist the Maintenance Department with troubleshooting and potentially repairing complex electrical and controls problems.
• Assist in customizing control systems for new production equipment and fully integrate the control system.
• Analyze process requirements through data acquisition and interpretation to recommend new equipment and processes.

• Identify required equipment and\or process modifications or acquisitions through system analysis and research.
• Fulfill all above Objectives within required timelines and\or budgeted resource allocations.
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-year college degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of related experience
• Manufacturing experience, required
• Strong PLC and HMI programming experience
• Project management experience, strongly preferred
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work in a cold environment (33 degrees) for extended periods