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On-Site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.
The Role
The Senior Process Controls Engineer is responsible for Program Execution for Machine Controls. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment.
What You Will Do (Responsibilities)
New program implementation/execution (SOR prep, forecasting, controls design, equipment build/run-off and buyoff)
Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants for the production of high quality parts
Manage deliveries to program timing milestones working with multiple suppliers
Provide project report outs to senior management
Existing program/site support (troubleshooting, etc.)
Provide technical direction to less experienced Controls Engineers and suppliers.
Design and troubleshooting of electrical controls systems
Work may involve development and testing of advanced process technology
Travel as required
Additional Description
Your Skills And Abilities (Required Qualifications)
5+ years experience in manufacturing environment
5+ years of PLC work experience (Controls Engineer)
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated basic understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs, process requirements involved in the manufacturing process
Experience in PLC and HMI programming, Ethernet and/or Devicenet networks
Knowledge of servo motors, motion control and drives
Experience in Fanuc robots setup and programming
Ability to design and trouble shoot electrical controls systems
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple challenging projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results
Proven ability in project management skills
Multiple different manufacturing controls assignments with successful individual achievements
Ability to use computer, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems
Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley
What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Demonstrated understanding of plant floor work
General knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus
Understanding of GMS and 4 walls within the site or program
Prior work experience as a Controls Engineer in the automotive field
This position is not eligible for ISP, ITAP or localizations
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