Controls Lead Project Engineer​/Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Controls Lead Project Engineer/Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Fluent in Siemens CNC, Profinet, Ethernet, AB Control Logix, and FTView. This individual will be a highly motivated and self-disciplined individual, responsible for program/project execution and plant floor production support of machine control, vision systems, and CNC systems. This individual will work in a manufacturing environment where a considerable amount of independent problem solving, creativity, and initiative is needed. Responsible for:

• Electrical/Controls specification and design of both hardware and software, program, installation support, debug, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Providing technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor sources.
• Providing technical direction to and informal training to machine operators and service personnel.
• Updating and maintaining controls documentation for new and existing manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and tools.

Basic

Required:

• 5+ years of experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer
• 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 design. Knowledge of process requirements for a manufacturing system is desired.
• Ability to specify, estimate, design and program controls hardware/software, integrate, install, commission, and create electrical/controls documentation for manufacturing equipment.
• Experienced in Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLC and HMI design and programming.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Ethernet, Ethernet IP, Devicenet, Remote I/O, DH+, DH485, RS232, etc.
• Experienced in Fanuc CNC systems
• Experienced in Siemens Step 7 and 840D system
• Knowledge of servo motors, servo motion control, and variable frequency drives.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot electrical controls systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage challenging projects and assignments, and changing priorities with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and common application such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience creating electrical designs and panel layouts in Auto Cad or Auto Cad Electrical.
• Demonstrates initiative by identifying opportunities to improve production throughput in areas of responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment. Ability to effectively communicate, and express ideas and concerns to all persons with candor and respect.
• Some travel to equipment suppliers may be required.

Preferred Experience s:

• Experience with Cognex & Keyence vision systems.
• Experience with laser marking systems.
• Familiar with GE PLC system
• Experience with Visual Basic programming
• High level of project management skills
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Prior work experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer in the automotive manufacturing field
• Experience in control systems relating to high speed assembly processes

Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience