Manufacturing Controls Equipment Engineer

Manufacturing Controls Equipment Engineer

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Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential.

To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Ensure proper implementation of new or modified equipment. Support production equipment to sustain or improve department characteristics, applying electrical controls solutions.

• Provide technical support for department equipment to support mass production.
• Manage engineering projects to ensure that schedules and targets are achieved.
• Design and evaluate electrical control systems to drive department improvements.
• Lead and support the review of electrical designs, hardware and software. Ensure proper installation and modification of equipment to relevant electrical standards (NEC, NFPA, etc.)
• Lead/support electrical equipment troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maintain production targets.
• Lead or support Electrical and PLC troubleshooting to determine root cause and establish countermeasures.
• Effectively communicate and document project status, equipment changes, etc.
• Develop capability of colleagues and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in area of technical expertise and understanding for succession planning and to increase team workload capacity.
• Support departments initiatives as required.

• BS in Electrical Engineering or 8 years relevant experience required
• 2-8 years’ experience based on education
• Self-Motivated individual that works well with little supervision in addition to working well in a team environment
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Experience with Industrial networks (EIP, Device Net, etc.)
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Package
• Aptitude for and knowledge of electro-mechanical manufacturing systems
• Short- and long-term project management planning skills.
• Ability to lead projects and supervise contractors
• Good written and oral communication skills and ability to effectively present information at all levels within the company
• AutoCAD design drawing experience
• Desired but not Required KSAs:
  Robotics Experience;
  Machine Design Experience;
  Catia (or applicable 3D design software), Pneumatics.

• Primarily work in production office
• Work on production floor for installs and troubleshooting
• Ability to lift 20 lbs and operate vibrating hand tools
• Travel 3-4 times per year or as business needs require
• Work weekends and various shifts as needed
• Overtime 5-15 hours a week (depending on project)

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.