Controls Engineer

1st Shift - Robotic/Controls Engineer

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Approve process specification and design standards
• Develop and implement software changes to improve production capabilities.
• Design, and develop robots including computer software used to program robots.
• Have an understanding of manufacturing production requirements and how robots can be used in automated systems to achieve cost efficiency, productivity and quality.
• Assist in the Repair and maintenance of robots and robotic equipment.
• Train robotics operators in how to operate robots and related equipment and help establish basic maintenance and repair programs at new installations.
• Authorized to participate in the plants APQP process for new equipment and processes that require electrical and electronic circuitry.
• Provides electrical technical expertise in the trouble shooting and problem solving process of electrical and electronic circuits to minimize plant machine downtime and scrap.
• Provides, practices and maintains the safe and effective designs of machine controls and their auxiliary equipment used in the plant as required.
• Understands and effectively uses ladder-logic circuits to optimize manufacturing process that utilize controllers with safety as priority.
• Authorized to conduct tool shop buyoffs on new process and automation equipment for the plant. As it pertains to electric controls, poka-yoke, and special circuits, etc.
• Participates as team member in the plants poka-yoke team evaluation of processes.
• Is a resource for plant continuous improvement and self directed teams as pertaining to electric and electronic controls.
• Provides and participates in the design, installation, and maintenance of the plants electric power distribution system.
• Interfaces with the tool and die and maintenance activities to provide technical expertise and skills upon request.
• Works with AutoCad/CadKey Software to prepare and alter drawings/documents as required.
• Authorized to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relatingto product, process, and quality system.
• Performs other essential job functions as assigned.

Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Loyal - Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Financial - Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Associates of Robotic Engineering (preferred)
Bachelors of Controls Engineering (required)

5 years: Manufacturing Experience (required)
5 years: Robotic/Controls Engineering Experience (required)

Skills