About this role
· Works as an integral part of the plant engineering and maintenance group
· Individual contributor
- This position will be responsible for programming automation and control systems involving PLCs (programmable logic controllers)
- Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming specifically with Allen Bradley controllers.
- Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation, testing and start-up.
- Will provide engineering support to the facility as directed
- Develop and maintain production equipment programming, including but not limited to PLC, robot and camera systems.
- Provide sound technical support to the production areas to include process improvements, new equipment implementation as well as new project support.
- Help develop new process methods, design and implement those methods.
- Maintain and implement changes to production automation equipment programming.
- Trouble shoot production automation equipment/fixturing/programming and teach other technical team members the same.
- Specify, justify and/or purchase industrial automation software/hardware for new equipment and processes in coordination with Corporate Engineering and Information Technology.
- Develop and maintain standard PLC programs.
- Support other Overhead Door facilities projects.
- Review and define electrical hardware specifications.
- Create and maintain technical documentation.
- Comply with all internal and external production quality management systems and directives.
- Provide support in developing manufacturing methods and processes.
- Coordinate launch of new assembly processes.
- Assist Engineering, Maintenance and Production Team members in project work and machine down situations.
- Assist with integration of equipment to production processes.
- Will provide engineering services to facility as directed by manufacturing Engineering Manager.
- Other duties as assigned.
- BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- 2 – 5 years’ experience in a similar position is desired.
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s is desired.
- Experience in metals manufacturing a plus.
- Strong analytical capability and statistical literacy.
- Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision by consistently taking the initiative to get things done.
- Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity.
- Possess excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal and customer-oriented skills.
- Project Management skills
- Experience in applying TPM, DOE, Cellular Mfg, VSM, 5S, Pareto, SMED
- Confidence, strong interpersonal skills.
- A range of communication skills from shop floor personnel to executive presentations.
Experienced in production setup and process flow implementation.