Controls Engineer

SUMMARY:

 The Controls Engineer will be responsible to help maintain and support the manufacturing line. This includes responding to breakdown maintenance calls for troubleshooting, modifying and building corresponding ladder logic within the PLC to recover assembly line operation. The Controls Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, production operators, and quality control specialists to create and improve production methods.

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Manufacturing and Production Teams in the following areas:
  1. Check equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity.
  2. Monitor data from measuring devices.
  3. Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment focused on reduced response and repair time. 
  4. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments according to equipment manuals and work instructions.
  5. Perform preventive maintenance duties according to PM schedule and complete record keeping in PM tracking system.
  6. Assist Manufacturing Technology team with troubleshooting, problem resolution, and downtime trend analysis.
  7. Support continuous improvement activities with identification and implementation of machine or process improvements
  8. Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment.
  9. Other tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED / DESIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. 
• 3+ years experience with PLC troubleshooting, new PLC program creation or modfication, new device installation and wiring, and troubleshooting/recovery of machine operations through the HMI.
• Exposure to MES technologies, including automated data collection of device performance and operational measurements in the manufacturing line.
• Knowledge of common U.S. and International Electrical Code. 
• Understanding of MIOSHA requirements relative to controls system and hard and soft safety circuits.
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment with Production, Engineering, and Quality.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite Applications - Especially within Excel. 
• Knowledgeable with pneumatic hardware and circuits.
• Basic mechanical ability with knowledge of assembly, fastening, conveyance, and test equipment. 
• Communicate effectively though written and oral means.
• Demonstrate aptitude to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

INTERNAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Comply with requirements of the Quality Operating System (QOS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2008
• Identify concerns and initiate corrective actions (through verification) relating to product, process and quality systems
• Initiate preventative and continuous improvement actions relating to product, process and quality systems.

HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow safe work procedures established by the Company; and follow the OH&S directions of the head of your department or supervisor
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety systems
• Where PPE is required to control exposure to hazards in the workplace, wear and maintain the PPE as directed, as indicated in a risk assessment, or as required in OH&S procedures
• Use other safety and emergency equipment provided in the workplace as directed or as required in OH&S procedures
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments
• Before commencing work or research, a risk assessment should be conducted to identify, assess and control the hazards associated with the work or research. This should be conducted in conjunction with other relevant staff, researchers and the supervisor
• Report OH&S problems
• Report workplace hazards to the supervisor as soon as possible after they occur
• Report injury or illness arising from workplace activities using the incident/injury reporting system as soon as possible after the incident

• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Complete monthly H&S inspections