Controls Engineer

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Partner with manufacturing to ensure engineered designs, procedures, and processes are established and implemented to continuously improve production equipment electronic controls. Perform electrical and electronic engineering assignments associated with the maintenance, programming, and modification of automated and semi-automated manufacturing production equipment. Assist in the development, application, and maintenance of Company engineering processes and standards.

• Supervise and assist with the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic control systems.
• Provide leadership and documentation of all PLC preventative maintenance.
• Lead and assist Engineers and contractors in the design and development of related equipment schematics to NEC and applicable code requirements.
• Develop standardized work plans and utilize disciplined and proven problem‑solving techniques to determine root cause analysis for equipment downtime and recommend specific process improvements.
• Responsible for process engineering and to provide technical support for plant manufacturing.
• Lead the training and implementation of kaizen events and supports, contributes and routinely demonstrates lean manufacturing principles.
• Partner with plant manufacturing on continuous improvement projects to improve performance and profitability.
• Comply with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards, such as ISO 14001 Environmental Policy, IATF Quality System.
• Perform other related engineering duties as assigned.
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

• PLC programming experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable Engineering field.
• 3‑5 years electronic controls experience in one or more major PLC platforms.
• Documented experience with troubleshooting and training PLC utilization.
• Knowledge and familiarity with IATF
  16949 Quality System and ISO 14001 an asset.
• Direct knowledge of Electrical codes and standards.

• Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule with OT as needed to maintain production equipment uptime.
• May include periodic short duration of travel.
• Exposure to manufacturing plant environment including: moving mechanical parts, non‑hazardous fumes, airborne particles, heat, frequent standing/walking, and moderate noise level.
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor.
• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Manufacturing
• Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

Location:

Surgoinsville, TN.