Plant Controls Engineer

Position Description

• Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data
• Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues
• Lead troubleshooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and break down problems into items that can be validated
• Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
• Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, IIoT, and QTS; troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
• Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
• Review and coordinate project installations
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
• Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
• Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety

• Error proofing
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Lean Manufacturing
• Electrical
• Siemens
• Robotics
• Automation

• High School Diploma
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ yrs of related Controls experience
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required
• Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)

High School Diploma / GED

Fully onsite. Domestic travel on an as‑needed basis. There may be some local or regional travel required to see equipment at our suppliers.