Schedule: Monday Friday (start time could be between 6:30 and 8:30)Overtime: Sometimes/ possibly a few weekendsOnsiteTraveling: Yes, traveling to vendors (5-10%) (possible domestic and Internationally (Europe Italy and Germany) depending on vendorsContract: 24 Months, Plan is to convert to FTEDisqualifications: New graduates, no experienceInterviews: Two rounds, 1st via phone, 2nd in personJOB DESCRIPTION:TOP 5 MUST HAVE SKILLS:
7-8 yrs Siemens Controls (840D) experience - We use Siemens controls in our factory People that work with equipment robots, conveyors Pneumatics experience with Festo (at least 2+ years) Needs to be comfortable in this role. This is a SR role. Worked on projects/ project experience related to this roleTasks:Work with local & international partners to successfully design & implement machinescontrols for the latest technology production lines producing world changing products as well as enhancements to existing lines.Responsibilities:Participate in a team for planning and leading complex systems and projects which includes:
- Researching vendors, creating technical specifications, requesting quotations, selecting vendors, creating timelines, issuing purchase requisitions (coordinate with Purchasing), scheduling installations and tryouts, qualifying and approving equipment/tooling for projects, and etc.
- Lead the controls portion of an internal or external project.
- Ensure engineering practices comply with government regulations and safety standards.
- Implement and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC & HMI controls.
- Implement and support device level networks.
- Implement and support servo and VFD hardware and software.
- Implement and support manufacturing monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher-level systems.
- Independently applies processes and standards to the needs and progress of projects.
- Responsible for funding planning and tracking of complex over-arching projects based on Client standard project funding principles (CAPEX, NRE, EA1, EA2, and OP) as needed.
- Proactively manage and adopt spending plans as needed to meet cost targets.
- Able to identify shortfalls in projects or tasks and independently develop countermeasures, resolutions and implement effectiveness.
- Independently utilize the appropriate project management tools for your project / task.
- Independently lead project teams with production, maintenance, product engineering, quality, suppliers, etc.
- Independently promotes continuous improvements and actively screens markets and implements.
- Schedule time according to established job priorities. Monitor work progress and resolves problems in order to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Effectively work with hourly and skilled trades union workers.
- Must be able to provide management with regular reports / presentations on project work plans and status for information and resource management purposes.
- Must be able to professionally represent ME and actively participate in CVDS and PPR projects.
- Must have regular communication and collaboration with the global ME team.
- Need to have the ability to coach, mentor, and delegate to other team members.
- Apply controls technology to new and existing processes to provide optimal manufacturing solutions.
- Specify, manage and assist with control designs for new manufacturing equipment procurement.
- Provide controls technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations.
- Participate in design reviews with suppliers to develop and implement the best overall equipment design.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in controls engineering
- Experience using Siemens controls
- Experience in manufacturing controls equipment hardware and software design practices and standards
- Experience using PC hardware and Client Windows in a networked plant floor environment
- Experience in a project lead role
- Must be able to travel, including international (~10%)
- Must be able to articulate technical information in written and oral communication
- Must be proficient in Client Office
- Must be able to oversee activities of tradesmen and/or contractors.
- Must be able to provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance and other functional groups on request
Preferred Qualifications
- 5-7 years of relevant experience preferred
- Project management or supervisory experience preferred
- Global project experience preferred
- Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions preferred
- Experience with new product launches or machine retrofits preferred
- Organize shop floor management meetings preferred
- AutoCAD experience with controls related drawings preferred