Production Development Specialist

Location: Pinetops

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This Position reports to:
Continuous Improvement Manager

Your role and responsibilities

As a Control Engineer, you will drive improvements in Digitalization and Automation of Instrument Transformers and Indoor & Outdoor products in ELDS in Pinetops, North Carolina. We are looking for a highly skilled Engineer with strong knowledge on PLC and automation developments.
Your duties will support our NAM Electrification Distribution Solutions Operation in Pinetops, North Carolina for Product Group 3540 by performing the design, installation, troubleshooting, repair of PLC based machinery and the design and implementation of automation solutions. The ideal candidate works as a member of a work group to meet assigned objectives, demonstrates leadership and ensures projects are executed on time and withing budget.

The work model for the role is:  #LI-onsite.

Main stakeholders are Industrialization, Production, Quality, Maintenance and Advance Manufacturing Engineering team.

You will be mainly accountable for:
Program and configure PLC systems, distributed I/O, and HMI interfaces for existing equipment in ABB Pinetops or new machinery to order, in order to enhance the Factory of Tomorrow Project Implementation.

Responsible for hands-on execution of projects including design, engineering, implementation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of automation and control systems, Machinery and solutions.

Develop electrical equipment layouts, schematics, network architectures and bills of materials. Preparing technical documentation for the automation projects executed.

Working hand in hand with the Digitalization and Kaizen team, to define, design and develop the automation projects according to the Factory Transformation plan.

Drive improvements and CAPEX projects focusing on automation, mechatronics and robotics, to lead to the factory of the future.

Develops feasibility studies, design & implementation of automation projects, including AGVs implementation, robotic cells, automated conveyors, etc.

Investigating new methods, technologies and changes in equipment and process design to meet specifications

Defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources and personnel to ensure smooth implementation of new processes.

Qualifications for the role
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 3 years experience OR an Associate Degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in automation controls.

Have extensive knowledge of PLC automation and control tools (Allen Bradley, ABB), distributed I/O systems, bus communication, and HMI Development (Human Machine interface).

Proficiency in PLC programming. Skilled in AutoCAD for electrical design.

Knowledge of industrial robot operations and servo systems, including electrical and software interfaces.

Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work with diverse discipline project teams.

Candidates must already have a work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in the United States.

What's in it for you
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