Control Engineer
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SummaryPOSITION PURPOSE:To develop, modify and troubleshoot machine PLC controls and processes to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and reliability. Work with various phases of automated control projects such as: design, estimating, soliciting quotes, negotiating contracts, developing schedules and budgets, implementing, modifying, and troubleshooting.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to travel for training assignments to overseas facilities or corporate headquarters.Otherwise - limited domestic travel for educational, technical, or business related opportunities.Responsibilities* Design electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic machine controls to increase productivity and quality* Troubleshoot machine controls and processes to improve efficiency and quality* Estimate and control projects, schedules and cost to insure timely installation and cost effectiveness* Train production and maintenance personnel* Develop schedules and budgets and create relationships with vendors to meet the schedule* Analyze data and develop design and operational changes* Prepare complete documentation files to include as built drawings and operational manuals* Assist maintenance, production, quality assurance with traceability.* Coordinate with development department with tire design and compound development* Maintain working relationship with MIS to keep machine uptime* Learn Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi PLC platformsKnowledge and Skills* Analytical thinking* Problems solving ability* Technical expertise* Good oral and written communications* Ability to work in cross-functional problem-solving teamsEducation and Experience* Exposure through COOP, internship, or other opportunities in industrial /manufacturing environments with automation equipment, traceability, and control. Also experience with machine to machine interface and host PLC. Networking knowledge beneficial.* BACHELORS DEGREE - B. S. in ME, EE, or other technically related fieldsPhysical RequirementsAble to spend time walking the production areas, talking with operators and maintenance associates, can climb 3 floors of stairs, able to climb ladders. Use small hand tools and meters for performing evaluations, calibrations, and troubleshooting.