Manufacturing Engineer

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in our Madison manufacturing  this role you will manufacturing projects while serving as a key technical resource for daily operations. This role is responsible for managing the design, procurement, installation, and implementation of automation, controls, equipment, and process improvement initiatives, while balancing project priorities with operational support needs. The Manufacturing Engineer also acts as the onsite troubleshooting expert for complex equipment and manufacturing system issues escalated beyond Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering Technicians, driving sustainable solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.

This position will be 100% onsite at our Madison, WI Manufacturing Facility.

• Design, development and programming of PLC and touchscreen based automated controls, specifically:
  • Development and documentation of needed processes.
  • Selection of appropriate PLC, GUI touchscreen, sensors, user interface, servo mechanism, motor, motor starters, variable frequency drives and enclosure.
  • Develop of control input/output list.
  • Using sound engineering principles, current technology and April Aire documentation standards provide CAD documentation of conceptual control systems.
  • Manage fabrication of control system.
  • Development of PLC and/or GUI touch-screen code based on process.
  • Perform first I/O test of PLC and/or GUI touchscreen.
  • Debugging and implementation of control system.
  • Documentation of final control system.
  • Development of training documents for Maintenance and Production Staff.
• Manage projects where you and/or outside contractors or internal resources are responsible for the design, fabrication, programming, and implementation of manufacturing equipment, specifically:
  • Conformance of equipment to April Aire standard components and programming specifications.
  • Equipment compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and NEC safety standards.
  • Adherence to project timeline and budget.
  • Appropriate equipment operation for production staff.
  • Conformance of end product to April Aire quality standards.
  • Documentation required to turn equipment over to Production/Plant Maintenance.
  • Updating Manufacturing Management concerning the status of the project.
  • Managing the activities of Maintenance Staff and/or Plant Engineering Technician(s) assigned to projects.
• Propose manufacturing equipment projects including identification of equipment projects, development of project cost, timeline, resources, savings, and payback, and preparation and submittal of proposal to Manufacturing Management.
• Serve as the highest-level controls/electrical troubleshooter before vendors are contacted and a resource for Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering Technicians to problem solve unknowns, support troubleshooting methodology, and train when root cause is found.
• Troubleshoot automated control systems, specifically:
  • Safely troubleshoot 480V 3 phase, 230V 3 phase, 240V and 120v, along with controls 24
    
    VDC to root cause failures
  • At times follow through with full remediation of root cause failures without assistance
  • Modify PC, PLC, and touch–screen software as required to support Plant Maintenance and needs of Production Staff.
  • Identify and specify available replacement components for obsolete or unavailable components.
  • Maintain records of modifications to existing automated control systems.
• Work collaboratively with Design Engineers, Product Engineers and other departments as required to maintain product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Perform such liaison as may be required to obtain information, services, and materials necessary for projects by telephone, travel to or visits by vendor representatives.
• Diagnose production…