Global automotive parts manufacturing company seeks Technical Controls Engineer.
This client offers relocation.
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for design and development of systems for manufacturing operations. The Engineer will collaborate with departmental and the leadership team to determine existing automation capabilities and future opportunities, creating detailed project road maps for automation projects that support business objectives. This engineer will be responsible for increasing production efficiency by evaluating performance and proposing and implementing improvements and provide technical expertise for the department with a focus on new and existing product development, process and production activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and manage master engineering schedule for all projects. Lead, coordinate, and supervise others to achieve all plan objectives of the master schedule.
- Write equipment/tooling specifications, coordinate and oversee the design, construction, installation, start-up and trials of new equipment/tooling against the master schedule.
- Create all documentation required for capital investment & obtain approval from upper management.
- Establish manufacturing processes that meet all KPI targets for capital investment, part cost, scrap, part performance, delivery, layout, cycle time, efficiency, safety, ergonomic, and quality deliverables.
- Develop all documentation for the process including but not limited to specifications, PFMEA's, risk analysis, process plans, PFD's, work combination tables, design reviews, trial reports, work instructions, condition standards, and capacity tracking.
- Lead and support Kaizen activities after process is in production.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Expert programming and troubleshooting ability with PLC, HMI, Robotics, electronic control circuits.
- Ability to write complex PLC programs from scratch and design/build the control circuits for them.
- Thorough understanding of networking protocols including Ethernet, cc-link, serial comm. and addressing Writing programs and teaching IAI's and 6 axis robots. Experience in writing macros and IP addressing