Engineering Specialist, Controls

In this position, you will lead problem-solving efforts to assist plants and implementation teams in resolving tooling, equipment, and conveyor performance issues and downtime.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources to identify root causes and fixes, manage and break down problems into verifiable items, and determine suitable validation methods.
• Set up and maintain industrial barcode printers.
• Design and implement vision control systems using knowledge of various vision cameras and their programming software, and continually assess equipment for quality and delivery improvements.
• Utilize FIS plant monitoring software to review equipment cycle times, oversee project installations, and follow up as necessary.
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements.
• Update program backups for machinery and automation.
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots.
• Collaborate in reviewing risk assessments and evaluating equipment safety as part of a team.
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
• Read and modify electrical prints and schematics using AutoCAD.
• Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks, and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks.
• Manage the installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc imaging, and install communication and firmware and controls software.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and co-op experience considered).

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Automation Engineering.
• Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred.
• Familiarity with PLC/CNC (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB, and FANUC Robots.
• Solid understanding of laser burning.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics, and use AutoCAD.
• Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements.
• Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry.
• Solid understanding of networking, including DH+, Ethernet, and remote IO.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience.
• Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes.
• Familiarity with TQM and Kaizen methods.
• One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferred.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare, and more.
• Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.